The Velocette MSS was a motorcycle produced from 1935 to 1968. It had a four-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 499 cc and a compression ratio of 6.75:1. The carburetor was an Amal Monobloc and the ignition was magnetor, Lucas system. It had a maximum power of 19.9 kW/27 hp at 5000 rpm and a top speed of 130 km/h/80 mph. The transmission was four-speed and it had a chain final drive. The dimensions were length: 2130 mm/84.0 in, width: 700 mm/27.5 in, and height: 990 mm/39.0 in. It had a telescopic fork with 2-way hydraulic damping front suspension and Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping rear suspension. The brakes were drums on both the front and rear. The fuel capacity was 19.3 L/5.1 US gal and the dry weight was 170 kg/375 lbs. The colours available were black/chrome, red/black, and white/black.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Velocette MSS
| Year | 1935 – 68 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, |
| Capacity | 499 cc / 30.5 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 86 x 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.75:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Carburetor | Amal Monobloc |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Exhaust | Single, megaphone silencer |
| Ignition | Magnetor, Lucas system |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Battery | 6V, 60W |
| Max Power | 19.9 kW / 27 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 14 / 2nd 9.6 / 3rd 7.3 / 4th 5.5:1 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2130 mm / 84.0 in. Width: 700 mm / 27.5 in Height: 990 mm / 39.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with 2-way hydraulic damping |
| Rear Suspension | Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Wheel | WM2 x 19 |
| Rear Wheel | WM2 x 19 |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Rake | 27 degrees |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.3 L / 5.1 US gal |
| Dry Weight | 170 kg / 375 lbs |
| Top Speed | 130 km/h / 80 mph |
| Colours | Black/chrome, Red/black, White/Black |
| Source | Wikipedia, Motos-anglaisis |
