Velocette

VELOCETTE K, KT, KS, KE, KES, KN, KNS 1925 - 1930

VELOCETTE K, KT, KS, KE, KES, KN, KNS 1925 - 1930
VELOCETTE K, KT, KS, KE, KES, KN, KNS 1925 - 1930 · Photo: Yesterdays Antique Motorcycles, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELVELOCETTE K, KT, KS, KE, KES, KN, KNS 1925 - 1930
Year1925 - 1930
Engine TypeFour-stroke, single cylinder, overhead camshaft
Displacement / Capacity348 cc / 21.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke74 x 81 mm
Compression Ratio6:1
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power—
Max Torque—
IgnitionCoil
InductionAmal carburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationDry sump
Gear Box3-speed
ClutchWet multi-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameOpen frame, engine as stressed member
Front SuspensionWebb fork with two friction dampers
Rear SuspensionRigid (spring-loaded seat)
Front Brakes—
Rear Brakes—
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight112.5 kg / 248 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00 x 19 in
Rear Tyre3.00 x 19 in
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Velocette file

The first generation of Velocette's overhead-camshaft 350 singles. The K and KT were the touring versions, the KS a mildly tuned sports bike, the KE/KES economy models and the KN/KNS cheaper models with a modified big end and saddle tank. They set up the reputation that led to the KSS and KTT racers.