Veloce 2.25 hp (1909-18)

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.

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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