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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Velocette Venom |
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Year of manufacture
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1960 |
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Type
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Allround |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Output
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34.0 HP (24.8 kW)) @ 6200 RPM |
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Top speed
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100.0 km/h (62.1 mph) |
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Compression
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8.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Amal |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
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Ignition
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Belt driven dynamo |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Dry-three plate |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Rake (fork angle)
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27.0° |
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Front suspension
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Telescopic |
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Rear suspension
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Swingarm with coil-over shocks |
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Front tire
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3.25-19 |
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Rear tire
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3.25-19 |
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Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Seat
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Dual seat |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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177.0 kg (390.2 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.1921 HP/kg |
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Wheelbase
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1391 mm (54.8 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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13.60 litres (3.59 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Kick |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Velocette bike
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Design and look for the 1960 Velocette Venom:
 (78.6 out of 100)
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