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Velocette Venom Thruxton (1965-70)

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Make: Velocette
Model: Venom Thruxton
Years: 1965-70
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.5 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 86 x 86 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump
Carburetor: Amal 5GP2 carburetor
Exhaust: Single, megaphone
Spark Plug: KLG FE220 / NGK B9ES
Ignition: Miller D6 with auto volt regulation
Battery: 6V, 60W
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 31 kW / 41 hp @ 6200 rpm
Clutch: Dry, three-plate
Transmission: 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio
Gear Ratios: 1st 8.4 / 2nd 6.3 / 3rd 4.83 / 4th 4.4:1 (TT close ratio optional)
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Single down-tube and twin bottom rails
Dimensions: Length: 2130 mm / 84.0 in Width: 700 mm / 27.5 in Height: 990 mm / 39.0 in
Wheelbase: 1365 mm / 53.75 in
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5 in
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle
Rear Suspension: Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable
Front Brakes: 7.5 x 1.5 in drum
Rear Brakes: 7 x 1 in drum
Front Wheel: WM2 x 19
Rear Wheel: WM2 x 19
Front Tyre: 3.00 x 19 in, ribbed
Rear Tyre: 3.50 x 19 in, studded
Rake: 27°
Dry Weight: 170 kg / 375 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19.3 L / 5.1 US gal
Fuel Consumption: 3.9 L/100 km / 25.5 km/L / 60 US mpg
Braking 48 km/h / 30 mph - 0: 30.5 ft / 9.3 m
Turning Circle: 4.9 m / 16 ft
Top Speed: 193 km/h / 120 mph
Colours: Black/metallic silver, Deep blue/metallic silveer
Source: Wikipedia