VELOCETTELE MK III 1958 - 1971
In 1958, Velocette launched the Mk III LE with a foot operated gear change and a conventional kick start. An extra gear was added, together with 18-inch-diameter (460 mm) wheels. The instrumentation was relocated to the head lamp, and the petrol capacity was increased from a meagre 1.25 to 1.62 imperial gallons (5.7 to 7.4 l; 1.50 to 1.95 US gal).
VELOCETTELE MK III 1958 - 1971 Specs
| Type: |
Four-stroke, flat twin, water-cooled |
| Displacement: |
192 cm3 |
| Bore X Stroke: |
2.0x1.9 in OR 51 mm |
| Compression Ratio: |
7.1 |
| Horsepower: |
8/5000 KW(hp)/RPM |
| Torque: |
0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM |
| Fuel System: |
Carburetor: Amal 363 monobloc |
| Gearbox: |
4-Speed |
| Clutch: |
Dry, three-plate |
| Primary Drive: |
- |
| Final Drive: |
Shaft |
| Frame: |
Pressed steel frame |
| Front Suspension: |
Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: |
Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat |
| Front Brake: |
Drum |
| Rear Brake: |
Drum |
| Overall Length: |
82 in OR 2083 mm |
| Overall Width: |
25 in OR 635 mm |
| Seat Height: |
28 in OR 711 mm |
| Wheelbase: |
51.2 in OR 1300 mm |
| Ground Clearance: |
4.5 in OR 114 mm |
| Weight: |
276 lbs OR 125 kg |
| Fuel Capacity: |
2 gallons OR 7.6 L |
| Front: |
3.25 x 18" |
| Rear: |
3.25 x 18" |
| Power pack: |
- |
| Nominal Capacity: |
- |
| Maximum Capacity: |
- |
| Charger type: |
- |
| Charging time (normal): |
- |
| Charging time (quick): |
- |
| Range: |
- |
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