Velocette

VELOCETTE VIPER SCRAMBLER 1958 - 1968

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VELOCETTE VIPER SCRAMBLER 1958 - 1968 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELVELOCETTE VIPER SCRAMBLER 1958 - 1968
Year1958 - 1968
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder
Displacement / Capacity349 cc / 21.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke72 x 86 mm
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power26 kW / 29 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionBTH racing magneto
InductionAmal TT monobloc
Start SystemKick start
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationDry sump
Gear Box4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio
ClutchDry, three-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork with hydraulic compression and rebound damping
Rear SuspensionWoodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable
Front Brakes7 x 1 in drum
Rear Brakes7 x 1 in drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2260 mm / 89.0 in
Overall Width890 mm / 34.5 in
Overall Height1090 mm / 43.0 in
Seat Height838 mm / 33 in
Wheelbase1365 mm / 53.75 in
Ground Clearance165 mm / 6.5 in
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight152 kg / 330 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00 x 21 in
Rear Tyre4.00 x 19 in
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity11 Litres / 3 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Velocette file

An off-road version of the 350 Viper, built by the factory development team in a small batch from December 1958. It was set up for rough going with a 21 in front wheel, wide-ratio gearing, a megaphone silencer, a small tank and a higher state of tune than the road bike.