1958 Velocette LE MKIII technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: LE MKIII
Years: 1958-71
Engine: Four stroke, flat twin cylinder
Capacity: 192 cc / 11.7 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 50 x 49 mm
Compression Ratio: 7:1
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: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.078 / 2nd 1.353 / 3rd 1.0 / 4th 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 1" drum
Rear Brakes: 5 x 1" drum
Wheels: Spoked
Front Tyre: 3.25 x 18"
Rear Tyre: 3.25 x 18"
Fuel Capacity: 7.4 L / 1.9 US gal
Dry Weight: 119.3 kg / 263 lbs
Colours: Silver grey, Two-tone: Ruby, Olive green, Pale blue, Black
Source: Wikipedia

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