The Veloce 2.25 hp motorcycle was produced from 1909 to 1918 and featured a two-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 206 cc. The bike had a maximum power of 2.7 kW at 2800 rpm and was available with either a belt or chain final drive. The transmission featured a two-speed chain, and the gearshift was controlled from the handlebar. The frame was a special design with a low position, and the front suspension featured Druid Patent spring forks. The rear suspension was spring loaded, and the front and rear brakes were operated by Bowden cable and foot pedal respectively. The bike weighed 102-116 lbs depending on the drive system, and had a fuel capacity of 3.8 L. The Veloce came in enamel black with a decorated tank and was fitted with a complete tool kit in a tool bag. This information comes from a Velocette owners website and a Veloce brochure from 1913.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Veloce 2.25 hp
| Year | 1909 – 18 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two-stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity | 206 cc / 12.6 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 60.3 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Mechanical lubrication |
| Carburetor | AMAC, compression release from handle bar |
| Exhaust | Exhaust valve lifter operated by Bowden wire from handle bar, steel silencer |
| Ignition | Bosch or UH Magneto waterproof type, magneto control from tank |
| Starting | Pedal |
| Max Power | 2.7 kW / 3.65 hp @ 2800 rpm |
| Transmission | 3/4 in V-shape belt, rubber, Dunlop Two speed: chain |
| Final Drive | Belt or chain |
| Gear Ratio | Belt drive: 6:1 Chain drive: 1st 11.0 / 2nd 5.5:1, gearshift from handle bar |
| Frame | Special design, low position |
| Front Suspension | Druid Patent, spring forks |
| Rear Suspension | Spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes | Bowden |
| Rear Brakes | Foot operated belt rim brake |
| Wheels | Spoked |
| Front Tyre | Dunlop studded 2 x 24″ BE |
| Rear Tyre | Dunlop studded 2 x 24″ BE |
| Saddle height | 711 mm / 28 in |
| Saddle | Gough |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.8 L / 1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | Belt drive: 46.2 kg / 102 lbs Chain drive: 52.6 kg / 116 lbs |
| Tool Bag | Fitted with complete tool kit |
| Colours | Enamel black, with decorated tank |
| Source | Velocetteowners.com, Veloce Brochure, 1913 |