Velocette Venom Thruxton (1965-70) technical specifications

Velocette Venom Thruxton is produced in 1965-70. Engine is Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, displacement 499 cc / 30.5 cub in , produces power 31 kW / 41 hp @ 6200 rpm. Velocette Venom Thruxton top speed is 193 km/h / 120 mph. Velocette Venom Thruxton weighs 170 kg / 375 lbs. Velocette Venom Thruxton has 4 photos.

Technical specifications

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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