Velocette

VELOCETTE KTT MK VI - VIII 1935 - 1950

VELOCETTE KTT MK VI - VIII 1935 - 1950
VELOCETTE KTT MK VI - VIII 1935 - 1950 · Photo: Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELVELOCETTE KTT MK VI - VIII 1935 - 1950
Year1935 - 1950
Engine TypeFour-stroke, single cylinder, overhead camshaft
Displacement / Capacity348 cc / 21.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke74 x 81 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power25.7 kW / 35 hp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionMagneto
InductionAmal carburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationDry sump
Gear Box4-speed, foot change
ClutchWet multi-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSingle cradle
Front SuspensionWebb fork with two friction dampers
Rear SuspensionMk VIII: swingarm with two oleo-pneumatic units; Mk VI and VII rigid
Front Brakes7 in magnesium drum, single leading shoe
Rear Brakes7 in magnesium drum, single leading shoe
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight125 kg / 275 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre—
Rear Tyre—
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity11.4 Litres / 4 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed185 km/h / 115 mph
Velocette file

The later KTT racers: the Mk VI prototype carried the Mk V engine in a new frame, the Mk VII was the first series model with an alloy head, and the Mk VIII added swingarm rear suspension. The Mk VIII won the 350 cc world title with Freddie Frith in 1949 and about 238 were built.