Velocette Vogue LE

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Velocette Vogue LE
Manufacturer
Production 381 units
Engine
Four stroke, flat twin cylinder
Compression ratio 7:1
Top Speed 97 km/h / 60 mph
Ignition Coil
Battery 6V, 42W (from 1965: 12V 80W)
Transmission 4 Speed
Frame Pressed steel frame, body panels fibreglass
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat
Brakes Front: 5 x 1" drum
Rear: 5 x 1" drum
Front Tire 3.25 x 18"
Rear Tire 3.25 x 18"
Wheelbase 1311 mm / 51.6 in
Seat Height 711 mm / 28 in
Weight 125 kg / 275 lbs (dry), 150 kg / 330 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal
Fuel Consumption 2.5 L/100 km / 40 km/L /95 US mpg
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 97 km/h / 60 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Water cooled cooled Four stroke, flat twin cylinder. The engine featured a 7:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Dry, three-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25 x 18" front tire and a 3.25 x 18" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 5 x 1" drum in the front and a 5 x 1" drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat. The Vogue LE was fitted with a 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 125 kg / 275 lbs. The wheelbase was 1311 mm / 51.6 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Velocette Vogue
Year 1963 - 68
Production 381 units
Engine Type Four stroke, flat twin cylinder
Displacement 192 cc / 11.7 cub in
Bore X Stroke 50 x 49 mm
Compression 7:1
Cooling System Water cooled
Lubrication Wet sump
Carburetor Amal 363 monobloc
Ignition Coil
Battery 6V, 42W (from 1965: 12V 80W)
Starting Kick start
Max Power 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 5000 rpm
Clutch Dry, three-plate
Transmission 4 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Gear Ratio 1st 2.078 / 2nd 1.353 / 3rd 1.0 / 4th 0.739:1
Frame Pressed steel frame, body panels fibreglass
Wheelbase 1311 mm / 51.6 in
Seat Height 711 mm / 28 in
Ground Clearance 114 mm / 4.5 in
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat
Front Brakes 5 x 1" drum
Rear Brakes 5 x 1" drum
Wheels Spoked
Front Tire 3.25 x 18"
Rear Tire 3.25 x 18"
Fuel Capacity 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal
Fuel Consumption 2.5 L/100 km / 40 km/L /95 US mpg
Dry Weight 125 kg / 275 lbs
Wet Weight 150 kg / 330 lbs
Top Speed 97 km/h / 60 mph
Colours Porcelain white, Off-white and stone, Ivory and stone, White and grey

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