Velocette Viper Clubman (1960-68)

The Velocette Viper Clubman is a four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC motorcycle with a capacity of 349 cc and a compression ratio of 9.3:1. It is air-cooled and has a wet sump lubrication system with an Amal TT Monobloc carburetor and a single megaphone silencer exhaust. It has a Miller type D6 ignition with auto volt regulations and a 6V, 60W battery with kick start. The Viper Clubman has a maximum power of 25 kW or 28 hp at 7000 rpm and a clutch that is dry with three plates. It has a 4-speed constant mesh close ratio transmission and a final drive chain with gear ratios of 1st 10.45, 2nd 7.94, 3rd 6.03 and 4th 5.5:1. The dimensions are 2130mm length, 700mm width, and 990mm height with a wheelbase of 1365mm and seat height of 775mm. The front suspension is a telescopic fork with hydraulic compression and rebound damping, while the rear suspension has Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, which is later replaced by Armstrong and Girling adjustable suspension. The front and rear brakes are drum brakes with light alloy rims and spokes of WM2 x 19 for both front and rear wheels. The tyres are 3.25 x 19 in, ribbed for front and studded for the rear. The fuel capacity is 19.3 L or 5.1 US gal with a dry weight of 181 kg or 399 lbs. The Viper Clubman came in three colours: black/chrome, red/black and white/black.

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Make Model: Velocette Viper Clubman