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Velocette LE MK 2 19591959 Velocette LE MK 2 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Model name | Velocette LE MK 2 |
| Year | 1959 |
| Category | Classic |
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| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 200.0 ccm (12.20 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Power | 8.0 HP (5.8 kW)) @ 5000 RPM |
| Top speed | 80.5 km/h (50.0 mph) |
| Compression | 7.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 50.0 x 49.0 mm (2.0 x 1.9 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal 363 Monobloc |
| Fuel control | Sidevalves |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Exhaust system | Double steel pipes into steel ´box´ |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Unibody pressed steel |
| Front suspension | Up Side Down telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swinging arm |
| Front tire | 3.25-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.25-18 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single Leading Shoe |
| Diameter | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single Leading Shoe |
| Diameter | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Wheels | Wire |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 120.0 kg (264.6 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0667 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length | 2083 mm (82.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 635 mm (25.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.40 litres (1.96 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 1.00 litres (1.06 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Instruments | Speedometer, odometer |
| Electrical | Miller |
| Light | Headlight, sidelight, taillight |
| Carrying capacity | Luggage rack, plus optional panniers |
| Comments | It was designed as a motorcycle for ´non-motorcycle people´. This results in features such as the hand start (I selected ´kick start´ as it was the most appropriate!) And the hand gear change (the gears being: first, forward and left; second, back and right; third, forward and right). The idea behind this was to prevent one´s shoes from becoming scuffed. A feature added to make the gear change supposedly easy is a sticky throttle: one that holds its plays without the spring returning it to the natural position of idle. Another feature - for the sake of comfort - is floorboards, complimented by large, aluminium leg shields. Especially given the layout of the boxer engine, this is a desirous feature in the winter, but not the summer! To provide storage, a small lunchbox is embedded into the top of the bike - just in front of the fuel filler cap. Many of the bikes were used by police services. These bikes are distinguishable by their ´police´ on the otherwise blank magneto cover, and a ´v´ shaped battery compartment to prevent water entering. To remove the engine/gearbox/swinging arm assembly, one has to remove the body and frame from it. Down to the low centre of gravity of the bike - from the nature of a boxer - it is a very easy bike to operate, and handle. It seems surprisingly nimble, and happy to lean |
| Modifications compared to previous model | MK 1 1948-1951: 150cc engine, and 3´ - 19´ tyres MK 2 1951-1959: 200cc engine, heavier duty cast aluminium swinging arm MK 3 1959-1970: kick start plus 4 speed foot gear change - velocette valiant running gear, just with side valve, and single carb. Heavier duty bearings |
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