Velocette MSS (1935-68)

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
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