Velocette

VELOCETTE VICEROY 1960 - 1964

VELOCETTE VICEROY 1960 - 1964
VELOCETTE VICEROY 1960 - 1964 · Photo: ell brown, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELVELOCETTE VICEROY 1960 - 1964
Year1960 - 1964
Engine TypeTwo stroke, horizontally opposed twin, reed-valve induction
Displacement / Capacity247 cc / 15.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke54 x 54 mm
Compression Ratio7.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power11 kW / 15 hp
Max Torque—
IgnitionCoil, 12V 60W battery
Induction—
Start SystemKick start
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationPetroil mixture, 1:20
Gear Box4 Speed constant mesh
ClutchDry, three-plate
Final Drive—
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSingle large-diameter tube with light alloy panel castings
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionWoodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping
Front Brakes6 x 1 in drum
Rear Brakes6 x 1 in drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2007 mm / 79 in
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height737 mm / 29 in
Wheelbase1346 mm / 53 in
Ground Clearance127 mm / 5 in
Dry Weight137 kg / 302 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre4.00 x 12 in
Rear Tyre4.00 x 12 in
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity10.2 Litres / 2.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed105 km/h / 65 mph
Velocette file

Velocette's scooter, with a transverse two-stroke flat twin up front for low vibration and good weight distribution. It had larger wheels and firmer suspension than most scooters, plus a big standard windscreen and weather protection. It sold poorly, with only about 700 made before it was dropped.