The Velocette MOV (1933-48) was a single cylinder, four stroke motorcycle with a 248cc engine and a compression ratio of 6.75:1. It had an air-cooled cooling system, a dry sump lubrication system, and a Miller dynamo ignition. The top speed of the motorcycle was 126 km/h / 78 mph. It came with a kick start and had a three-plate clutch. The motorcycle also had a 4-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame was made up of a single top and front down tubes and twin tube cradle, and the front suspension featured Webb forks with shock absorbers and a steering damper. The rear suspension was a spring loaded seat. The Velocette MOV was available in black/chrome, had a fuel capacity of 11.4 L / 3 US gal, and rode on 19 inch wheels with 6 inch drum brakes on both the front and rear. The front and rear tyres were 3.25 x 19 in. This motorcycle was initially hand changed, but later changed by foot. The Velocette MOV had a maximum power of 8.8 kW / 12 hp @ 5000 rpm.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Velocette MOV
| Year | 1933 – 48 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity | 248 cc / 15.1 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 68.5 x 68.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.75:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Carburetor | Amal needle-type |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Exhaust | Single, large stainless steel silencer |
| Ignition | Miller dynamo |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 8.8 kW / 12 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch | Three-plate |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, initially hand changed, later by foot |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 16.1 / 2nd 11.1 / 3rd8.45 / 4th 6.35:1 |
| Frame | Single top and front down tubes and twin tube cradle |
| Front Suspension | Webb forks with shock absorbers and steering damper |
| Rear Suspension | Spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes | 6 in., drum |
| Rear Brakes | 6 in., drum |
| Front Wheel | 19 in., spokes |
| Rear Wheel | 19 in., spokes |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.4 L / 3 US gal |
| Top Speed | 126 km/h / 78 mph |
| Colours | Black/chrome |
| Source | Wikipedia |
