Velocette K Series 1930 – 40 (KTP:         1930-31KTSMkI: 1931-35KTSMkII: 1936-40)

The Velocette K Series motorcycles were produced from 1930 to 1940, featuring three models: KTP, KTS Mk I, and KTS Mk II. The bikes were powered by a 348.4 cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC engine with a compression ratio of 6.5:1 and a dry sump lubrication system. They had a twist grip-controlled Amal carburetor, acoil ignition in conjunction with Miller, and kick start. KTP had a 3-speed hand-operated transmission, while KTS had a 4-speed foot-operated one. The motorcycles had an open frame with load-bearing motor to form part of the frame for KTP and KTS Mk I, while KTS Mk II had a single cradle frame. The Webb fork with two friction dampers was used for front suspension and for the rear a spring-loaded seat. The front brakes were 7 in diameter drums with internal expansion, while the rear brakes were also 7 in diameter drums with internal expansion. The Velocette motorcycles featured spoked wheels and were available in Black color with gold pin striping. The fuel capacity was 8.5 L / 2.25 US gal, and the dry weight was 133 kg / 294 lbs.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Velocette KTP, KTS Mk I and KTS Mk II

Year: KTP: 1930 – 31 KTS Mk I: 1931 – 35 KTS Mk II: 1936 – 40
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC
Capacity: 348.4 cc / 21.3 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 81 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: KTP: 3 Speed, hand operated KTS: 4 Speed, foot operated
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratios: KTP: 1st 14.5 / 2nd 8.1 / 3rd 5.6:1
Frame: KTP, KTS Mk I: Open frame with load bearing motor to form part of the frame KTS MkII: Single cradle frame
Wheelbase: 1365 mm / 53.75 in
Seat height: 711 mm / 28 in
Ground Clearance: 121 mm / 4.75 in
Front Suspension: Webb fork with two friction dampers
Rear Suspension: Spring loaded seat
Front Brakes: 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding
Rear Brakes: 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding
Wheels: Spoked
Fuel Capacity: 8.5 L / 2.25 US gal
Dry Weight: 133 kg / 294 lbs
Colours: Black with gold pin striping
Source: Wikipedia