Technical specifications
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| Model: |
Veloce 3.5 hp |
| Years: |
1909-18 |
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Engine:
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Two stroke, single cylinder
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Capacity:
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499 cc / 30.5 cub in
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Bore x Stroke:
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85 x 88 mm
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Lubrication:
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Mechanical lubrication
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Carburetor:
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Brown and Barlow handle-bar control
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Exhaust:
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Exhaust valve lifter operated by Bowden wire from handle bar, steel silencer
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Ignition:
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Bosch or UH Magneto waterproof type
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Starting:
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Pedal
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Max Power:
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2.6 kW / 3.5 hp
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Transmission:
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7/8 in V-shape belt, rubber, Dunlop
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Final Drive:
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Belt
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Gear Ratio:
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1st 5.5 / 2nd 4:1
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Frame:
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New design, very strong, low position. (Colonial model with extra ground clearance)
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Front Suspension:
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Druid Patent, spring forks
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Rear Suspension:
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Spring loaded seat
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Front Brakes:
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Bowden
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Rear Brakes:
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Foot operated belt rim brake
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Wheels:
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Spoked
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Front Tyre:
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Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE
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Rear Tyre:
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Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE
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Tank Range:
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160 km / 100 miles
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Saddle:
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XL'ALL
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Tool Bag:
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Fitted with complete tool kit
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Colours:
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Enamel black, with decorated tank
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Source:
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Velocetteowners.com, Veloce Brochure, 1913
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