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.

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