Velocette

VELOCETTE THRUXTON ENDURANCE 1969

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VELOCETTE THRUXTON ENDURANCE 1969 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELVELOCETTE THRUXTON ENDURANCE 1969
Year1969
Engine TypeFour-stroke, single-cylinder, OHV
Displacement / Capacity499 cc / 30.5 cu in
Bore X Stroke86 x 86 mm
Compression Ratio8:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power25 kW / 34 hp @ 6200 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionMiller D6 with auto voltage regulation
InductionAmal 10TT9 Monobloc
Start SystemKick start
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationDry sump
Gear Box4-speed constant mesh, close ratio
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular cradle, detachable rear sub-frame
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, hydraulic damping, offset wheel spindle
Rear SuspensionWoodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping; later Armstrong and Girling
Front Brakes7 x 1 in., drum
Rear Brakes7 x 1 in., drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2260 mm / 89.0 in
Overall Width760 mm / 30.0 in
Overall Height1130 mm / 44.5 in
Seat Height838 mm / 33 in
Wheelbase1365 mm / 53.75 in
Ground Clearance165 mm / 6.5 in
Dry Weight170 kg / 375 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00 x 21 Trials Universal
Rear Tyre4.00 x 19 Trials Universal
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity11.35 Litres / 3 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Velocette file

The Endurance was a late, trail-oriented offshoot of the Thruxton/Venom single family, with a 21 in front wheel, trials-pattern tyres and a smaller tank. It kept the 499 cc pushrod engine in a milder state of tune than the racing Thruxton. Only a small run was made before Velocette closed in 1971.