Velocette

VELOCETTE LE MK II 1950 - 1958

VELOCETTE LE MK II 1950 - 1958
VELOCETTE LE MK II 1950 - 1958 · Photo: Acabashi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELVELOCETTE LE MK II 1950 - 1958
Year1950 - 1958
Engine TypeFour-stroke, water-cooled flat twin
Displacement / Capacity192 cc / 11.7 cu in
Bore X Stroke50 x 49 mm
Compression Ratio6:1
Cooling SystemWater
Max Power5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionCoil
InductionAmal 363 monobloc
Start SystemPull handle
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box3-speed
ClutchDry three-plate
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
FramePressed steel
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionCast aluminium swingarm, dual coil springs and spring-loaded seat
Front Brakes5 x 0.75 in offset drum (widened to 1 in from 1954)
Rear Brakes5 x 0.75 in offset drum (widened to 1 in from 1953)
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2083 mm / 82 in
Overall Width635 mm / 25 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height711 mm / 28 in
Wheelbase1300 mm / 51.2 in
Ground Clearance114 mm / 4.5 in
Dry Weight113.4 kg / 250 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00 x 19 in (3.25 x 18 in from 1956)
Rear Tyre3.00 x 19 in (3.25 x 18 in from 1956)
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity5.7 Litres / 1.5 US gal (7.4 Litres / 1.9 US gal from 1955)
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Photo gallery
VELOCETTE LE MK II 1950 - 1958

Photo: redhawkrider, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Velocette file

The Mk II enlarged the LE to 192 cc for about 2 hp more, with stronger bearings, a tougher clutch, a new Amal carburettor, a cast-alloy swingarm and better brakes. Sales stayed modest and the price was cut; over fifty British police forces took the LE for patrol work.