Velocette Viper Scrambler
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| Velocette Viper Scrambler | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1958 - 68 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Ignition | BTH racing magneto |
| Spark Plug | KLG FE100 / Champion N3 / NGK B8ES, Lodge 3HLN |
| Battery | 6V |
| Transmission | 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio, foot controlled |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork with hydraulic compression and rebound damping Rear: Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: 7 x 1 in., drum Rear: 7 x 1 in., drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 21 in |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 19 in |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Seat Height | 838 mm / 33 in. |
| Weight | 152 kg / 330 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 L / 3 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder. The engine featured a 9.3:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Dry, three-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00 x 21 in front tire and a 4.00 x 19 in rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 7 x 1 in., drum in the front and a 7 x 1 in., drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork with hydraulic compression and rebound damping while the rear was equipped with a Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable. The Viper Scrambler was fitted with a 11 L / 3 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1365 mm / 53.75 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Velocette Viper Scrambler |
|---|---|
| Year | 1958 - 68 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 349 cc / 30.5 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 72 x 86 mm |
| Compression | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Carburetor | Amal TT Monobloc |
| Exhaust | Single, megaphone silencer |
| Spark Plug | KLG FE100 / Champion N3 / NGK B8ES, Lodge 3HLN |
| Battery | 6V |
| Ignition | BTH racing magneto |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 26 kW / 29 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry, three-plate |
| Transmission | 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio, foot controlled |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 17.9 / 2nd 12.46 / 3rd 9.5 / 4th 7.85:1 |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Dimensions | Length: 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width: 890 mm / 34.5 in Height: 1090 mm / 43.0 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in. |
| Seat Height | 838 mm / 33 in. |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with hydraulic compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 7 x 1 in., drum |
| Rear Brakes | 7 x 1 in., drum |
| Wheels | Light alloy rims, spokes |
| Front Wheel | WM1 x 21 |
| Rear Wheel | WM3 x 19 |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 21 in |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 19 in |
| Turning Radius | 4.9 m / 16 ft. |
| Rake | 27° |
| Wet Weight | 152 kg / 330 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 L / 3 US gal |
| Colours | Black/chrome, Red/black, White/black |