Velocette LE MK3 (1958-71)

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The Velocette LE MK3 was a motorcycle produced from 1958-1971. It had a four-stroke, flat twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 192cc and a compression ratio of 7:1. The cooling system was water-cooled and lubrication was through a wet sump. The carburetor used was an Amal 363 monobloc and the ignition was through coil. The bike had a dry, three-plate clutch and a 4-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The frame was made of pressed steel and the bike measured 2083mm in length and 635mm in width. The wheelbase was 1300mm and the seat height was 711mm. The front suspension was a telescopic fork and the rear suspension was dual coil springs and spring-loaded seat. The bike had 5×1″ drum brakes on both front and rear wheels and spoked wheels with 3.25 x 18″ tires. Fuel capacity was 7.4L and dry weight was 119.3kg. The available colors were silver grey, ruby, olive green, pale blue, and black.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Velocette LE MKIII

Year: 1958 – 71


Engine: Four stroke, flat twin cylinder
Capacity: 192 cc / 11.7 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 50 x 49 mm
Compression Ratio: 7:1
Cooling System: Water cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Carburetor: Amal 363 monobloc
Ignition: Coil
Battery: 6V, 42W
Starting: Pull handle
Max Power: 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 5000 rpm
Clutch: Dry, three-plate
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.078 / 2nd 1.353 / 3rd 1.0 / 4th 0.739:1

Frame: Pressed steel frame
Dimensions: Length: 2083 mm / 82 in Width: 635 mm / 25 in
Wheelbase: 1300 mm / 51.2 in
Seat height: 711 mm / 28 in
Ground Clearance: 114 mm / 4.5 in
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat
Front Brakes: 5 x 1″ drum
Rear Brakes: 5 x 1″ drum
Wheels: Spoked
Front Tyre: 3.25 x 18″
Rear Tyre: 3.25 x 18″
Fuel Capacity: 7.4 L / 1.9 US gal
Dry Weight: 119.3 kg / 263 lbs
Colours: Silver grey, Two-tone: Ruby, Olive green, Pale blue, Black
Source: Wikipedia

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