The Veloce 3.5 hp motorcycle was produced from 1909 to 1918 and featured a two-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 499cc. It had a mechanical lubrication system, Brown and Barlow handle-bar control carburetor, and a Bosch or UH Magneto waterproof type ignition. The bike had a maximum power of 2.6 kW / 3.5 hp and a transmission with a 7/8 inch V-shaped belt, rubber Dunlop, and a belt final drive. The frame was a new design and very strong, with a low position, and the bike featured Druid Patent spring forks for the front suspension and a spring-loaded seat for the rear. The front brake was operated by a Bowden wire and the rear brake was foot-operated. The wheels were spoked and had studded Dunlop 21/4 x 26″ BE tires. The bike had a saddle labeled “XL’ALL” and included a complete tool kit fitted in a tool bag. The tank range was approximately 160 km/100 miles and the bike was enamel black with a decorated tank. A colonial model with extra ground clearance was also available. The Veloce 3.5 hp motorcycle is of historic significance for its innovative features and advanced design for its time.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Veloce 3.5 hp
| Year | 1909 – 18 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity | 499 cc / 30.5 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 85 x 88 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Mechanical lubrication |
| Carburetor | Brown and Barlow handle-bar control |
| Exhaust | Exhaust valve lifter operated by Bowden wire from handle bar, steel silencer |
| Ignition | Bosch or UH Magneto waterproof type |
| Starting | Pedal |
| Max Power | 2.6 kW / 3.5 hp |
| Transmission | 7/8 in V-shape belt, rubber, Dunlop |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 5.5 / 2nd 4:1 |
| Frame | New design, very strong, low position. (Colonial model with extra ground clearance) |
| 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 21/4 x 26″ BE |
| Rear Tyre | Dunlop studded 21/4 x 26″ BE |
| Tank Range | 160 km / 100 miles |
| Saddle | XL’ALL |
| Tool Bag | Fitted with complete tool kit |
| Colours | Enamel black, with decorated tank |
| Source | Velocetteowners.com, Veloce Brochure, 1913 |