Velocette LE MKII (1950-58)
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| Make: | Velocette |
| Model: | LE MKII |
| Years: | 1950-58 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, flat twin cylinder |
| Capacity: | 192 cc / 11.7 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 50 x 49 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6:1 |
| Cooling System: | Water cooled |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump |
| Carburetor: | Amal 363 monobloc |
| Ignition: | Coil |
| Battery: | 6V, 42W |
| Starting: | Pull handle |
| Max Power: | 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry, three-plate |
| Transmission: | 3 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.078 / 2nd 1.105 / 3rd 0.739:1 |
| Frame: | Pressed steel frame |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2083 mm / 82 in Width: 635 mm / 25 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1300 mm / 51.2 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 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1954 width increased to 1") |
| Rear Brakes: | 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1953 width increased to 1") |
| Wheels: | Spoked |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 x 19" (from 1956: 3.25 x 18") |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00 x 19" (from 1956: 3.25 x 18") |
| Fuel Capacity: | 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal (from 1955: 7.4 L / 1.9 US gal) |
| Dry Weight: | 113.4 kg / 250 lbs |
| Colours: | Silver grey, Two-tone: Ruby, Olive green, Pale blue |
| Source: | Wikipedia |