The Velocette U was a classic motorcycle manufactured in the year 1928. It was equipped with a small but powerful two-stroke single-cylinder engine that had a capacity of 249 cc, along with a bore stroke of 63 x 80 mm. The cooling system of the motorcycle was air-cooled, and the exhaust system consisted of one-into-two chrome. The starting mechanism was kick start, and the transmission was a 3-speed, hand controlled gearbox that could be operated with ease. The motorcycle had a chain driven final drive and was equipped with a front suspension by Webb forks and a rear suspension with a spring loaded saddle. The brakes were drum on both the front and the rear of the motorcycle, and it rode smoothly on spoke wheels. The motorcycle was available in the color black with gold pinstriping. The details of the model were sourced from Bohams.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Velocette U
| Year | 1928 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 63 x 80 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Exhaust | One-into-two, chrome |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Transmission | 3 speed, hand controlled gearbox |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Webb forks |
| Rear Suspension | Spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Wheels | Spokes |
| Colours | Black with gold pinstriping |
| Source | Bohams |
