Veloce 2.5 hp (1909-18)

The Veloce 2.5 hp and 2.75 hp motorcycles were manufactured from 1909 to 1918. These bikes had a two-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 276 cc and a bore x stroke of 70 x 76 mm for the 2.5 hp version and 76 x 76 mm for the 2.75 hp version. The engine was air-cooled and had mechanical lubrication. The carburetor was either a Senspray or AMAC. The exhaust valve lifter was operated by Bowden wire from the handlebar, and the ignition was an Eiseman high tension, waterproof system. The bikes were started via pedal and had a maximum power output of 1.8 kW / 2.5 hp or 2.0 kW / 2.75 hp. The transmission was via a 3/4 V-shaped belt from Dunlop, and the final drive was either a belt (for a single speed) or chain (for a two-speed). The bike’s frame had a special design with a long wheelbase and a low position, and it had Druid Patent spring forks as the front suspension and a spring-loaded seat for the rear. The front and rear brakes were Bowden and foot-operated, respectively. The wheels were spoked, and the tyres were Dunlop studded 21/4 x 26-inch BE. The fuel capacity was 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal, and the saddle was an XL’ALL. The bike came equipped with two pannier tool bags that contained a complete tool kit. The colour of the bike was enamel black with a decorated tank.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Veloce 2.5 hp and 2.75 hp

Year: 1909 – 18
Engine: Two-stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 276 cc / 16.8 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 2.5 hp: 70 x 76 mm 2.75 hp: 76 x 76 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Mechanical lubrication
Carburetor: Senspray or AMAC
Exhaust: Exhaust valve lifter operated by Bowden wire from handle bar, steel silencer
Ignition: Eiseman high tension, waterproof
Starting: Pedal
Max Power: 1.8 kW / 2.5 hp or 2.0 kW / 2.75 hp
Transmission: 3/4 V-shape belt, Dunlop
Final Drive: Belt (for single speed) Chain (for two-speed)
Gear Ratio: 1st 10.2 / 2nd 6:1
Frame: Special design, ling wheelbase, low position
Front Suspension: Druid Patent, spring forks
Rear Suspension: Spring loaded seat
Front Brakes: Bowden
Rear Brakes: Foot operated
Wheels: Spoked
Front Tyre: Dunlop studded 21/4 x 26″ BE
Rear Tyre: Dunlop studded 21/4 x 26″ BE
Fuel Capacity: 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal
Saddle: XL’ALL
Tool Bags: Two pannier, with complete tool kit
Colour: Enamel Black with decorated tank
Source: Velocetteowners.com, Veloce Brochure, 1913