Velocette Venom (1955-70) technical specifications

Velocette Venom is produced in 1955-70. Engine is Four stroke, single cylinder,, displacement 499 cc / 30.5 cub in , produces power 25 kW / 34 hp @ 6200 rpm. Velocette Venom top speed is 161 km/h / 100 mph. Velocette Venom weighs 177 kg / 390 lbs. Velocette Venom has 5 photos.

Technical specifications

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Model:	Venom
Years:	1955-70
Production:	5 721 units
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder,
Capacity:	499 cc / 30.5 cub in
Bore x Stroke:	86 x 86 mm
Compression Ratio:	8.0:1
Cooling System:	Air cooled
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Exhaust:	Single
Spark Plug:	KLG FE100 / Champion N3 / NGK B8ES, Lodge 3HLN
Ignition:	Belt driven dynamo, after 1962: Lucas system
Starting:	Kick start
Max Power:	25 kW / 34 hp @ 6200 rpm
Clutch:	Dry, three-plate
Transmission:	4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio
Final Drive:	Chain
Wheelbase:	1365 mm / 53.75 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:	3.25 x 19 in
Rear Tyre:	3.25 x 19 in
Rake:	27°
Fuel Capacity:	13.6 L / 3.6 US gal
Dry Weight:	177 kg / 390 lbs
Top Speed:	161 km/h / 100 mph
Colours:	Black with gold pin striping
Source:	Wikipedia