Veloce 3.5 hp (1909-18)

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