Velocette Viceroy: history, specs, pictures
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| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Year | 1960-64 |
| Capacity | 250cc |
| Engine | 2-stroke twin |
Most manufacturers had a go at making a scooter in the late fifties, & this was the attempt by the mighty Velocette company. Predictions of sales of 5,000 models in 1962 actually resulted in 300 in total being made by the time it was discontinued.
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| Velocette Viceroy | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1960 - 1964 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 64.0mm x 64.0mm |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Ignition | battery |
| Transmission | Final Drive: chain Clutch: duplex |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Weight | 308.65 pounds (140.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Velocette Viceroy was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Velocette between 1960 and 1964.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 64.0mm bore x 64.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 250.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the duplex.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The bike weighed just 308.65 pounds (140.0 Kg).