The Velocette K series of motorcycles were produced from 1925 to 1931, with various models being released during this time period. The engine was a four-stroke, single cylinder, OHC with a capacity of 348.4 cc and a compression ratio of 6:1. The bike used a dry sump lubrication system and was equipped with an Amal carburetor and bobine ignition. The clutch was a wet, multi-plate design and the transmission had three speeds. Chain drive was used for the final drive. The bike had an open frame with a load bearing motor that formed part of the frame. The front suspension was a Webb fork with two friction dampers and the rear suspension was a spring loaded seat. Spoked wheels were used with 3.00 x 19″ tires on both the front and rear. The dry weight of the bike was 112.5 kg / 248 lbs. The bike could reach an average racing speed of 106 km/h / 66 mph. The bike was primarily black with gold pin striping.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Velocette K series 1925-31
| Year | K: 1925 – 27 KT: 1925 – 27 KS: 1927 – 29 KE: 1928 – 29 KES: 1928 – 29 KN: 1929 – 30 KNS: 1929 – 30 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC |
| Capacity | 348.4 cc / 21.3 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 81 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Carburetor | Amal |
| Ignition | Bobine |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 3 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Open frame with load bearing motor to form part of the frame |
| Front Suspension | Webb fork with two friction dampers |
| Rear Suspension | Spring loaded seat |
| Wheels | Spoked |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 x 19″ |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00 x 19″ |
| Dry Weight | 112.5 kg / 248 lbs |
| Maximum Speed | Average racing speed: 106 km/h / 66 mph |
| Colours | Black with gold pin striping |
| Source | Wikipedia |
