The Velocette GTP motorcycle was produced from 1930 to 1946 with a two-stroke, single-cylinder engine and a capacity of 249 cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 6.5:1 and was air-cooled. The carburetor was an Amal with twist grip control and the exhaust had one into two, chrome plated silencers with fish tail mufflers. The ignition was a coil in conjunction with Miller and had a kick start. The clutch was wet multi-plate and the transmission had three speeds for early models and four speeds for later models, with a foot-operated system. The Velocette GTP had a chain final drive and a wheelbase of 1270 mm, 686 mm seat height, and ground clearance of 140 mm. The front suspension was a Webb fork with shock absorber and steering damper and the rear suspension was a spring-loaded seat. The front and the rear brakes were both 6 in. drum with an internal expanding mechanism. The wheels were made of spokes and the tires were 3 x 25 in. Avon brand. The fuel capacity was 6.6 L and this classic bike weighed 101 kg with the light set included. The Velocette GTP was colored black with gold pin striping.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Velocette GTP
| Year | 1930 – 46 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two-stroke, Single cylinder |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 63 x 80 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Carburetor | Amal, twist grip control |
| Exhaust | 1-into-2, chrome plated silencers with fish tail mufflers |
| Ignition | Coil in conjunction with Miller |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission | Early models: 3 Speed, hand operated Later models: 4 Speed, foot operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratios (3-speed) | 1st 13.5 / 2nd 7.7 / 3rd 5.33:1 |
| Wheelbase | 1270 mm / 50 in |
| Seat height | 686 mm / 27 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Suspension | Webb fork with shock absorber and steering damper |
| Rear Suspension | None, spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes | 6 in. drum, internal expanding |
| Rear Brakes | 6 in. drum, internal expanding |
| Wheels | Spokes |
| Front Tyre | 3 x 25 in., Avon |
| Rear Tyre | 3 x 25 in., Avon |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal |
| Dry Weight | 101 kg / 222 lbs (light set included) |
| Colours | Black with gold pin striping |
| Source | Wikipedia, Bohams |
