Velocette MOV (1933-48)

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.

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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