Velocette MAF (1941)
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| Make: | Velocette |
| Model: | MAF |
| Years: | 1941 |
| Production: | 1200 units, only 947 were used by the defense force |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity: | 349 cc / 21.3 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 68.5 x 68.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled |
| Carburetor: | Amal needle-type |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump |
| Exhaust: | Single, megaphone chrome silencer |
| Ignition: | Lucas K2F magneto |
| Starting: | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 11 kW / 15 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| Clutch: | Three-plate |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, foot change gearbox |
| Final Drive: | Chain |
| Frame: | Single top and front down tubes and twin tube cradle |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2159 mm / 85 in. Width: 711 mm / 28 in. Height: 1016 mm / 40 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1321 mm / 52 in. |
| Seat height: | 700 mm / 27.5 in. |
| Front Suspension: | Pre war: Webb girder style |
| Rear Suspension: | Hydraulic shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 7 in., sls drum |
| Rear Brakes: | 6 in., sls drum |
| Front Wheel: | 19 in., spokes |
| Rear Wheel: | 19 in., spokes |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 x 19 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11.4 L / 3 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 105 km/h / 65 mph |
| Colours: | British RAF blue |
| Source: | Wikipedia, Auctionsamerica |