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.
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
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