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In 1965, the Velocette Venom was further developed with a full racing kit to create the range-topping Velocette Thruxton, with a special cylinder head developed by American flat-track racers, and adapted by Velocette to create a new production racer. It was a very popular and successful clubman racer, winning the 1967 Isle of Man Production TT.
- 86.0 mm × 86.0 mm (3.39 in × 3.39 in)
- 1955–70
- 499 cc, OHV air-cooled single
- Velocette
- Referring to Paperwork
- History Lesson: The Velocette Venom Clubman
- What The Papers Said: Motor Cycling, May 1961
- How to Buy A Velocette
If you have ever looked at your bike and wondered where it has spent its life, the sheaf of documentation that came with the Venom Clubman will make you green with envy. There is a letter from Veloce Ltd confirming the warranty on the Venom, details of assorted tuning upgrades and rebuilds including one from 1964, from A R Taylor of Shipston on Sto...
As Velocette entered the 1960s, their Sports models, with their glass fibre engine enclosures had been something of a damp squib. The LE twin was not the success that the pundits had predicted either. The more conventional sporty singles, the Viper 350 and Venom 500 did sell, despite being expensive, The Viper cost more than a 350 BSA Gold Star and...
‘Here’s a machine for the man who likes to hurry. The Venom Clubman comes complete with all the equipment needed by the rider who wants to tuck his head down. At £320-odd the customer has a right to expect something good for his money. If our sample was typical, he should be a very satisfied man. With the motor working well and the speedometer need...
If you know nothing about Velocettes, great care should be taken when buying one. Venom Clubman and Thruxton models command premium prices and turning a more cooking version of a Velocette single into either is not hard for the enthusiast, and sadly, the unscrupulous. Find a marque specialist and ask them for help. Fortunately, it is hard to find a...
Oct 7, 2009 · The Velocette Venom Clubman Is Born At England’s annual Earls Court motorcycle show in 1955, a new 500 Velocette was introduced, the Venom. The MSS became the touring bike, while the Venom was the sports version.
From 1960, Velocette produced the Venom (and the Viper) in a Clubman racing version, fitted with TT Amal carburetors, a manually controlled BTH racing magneto (in place of the Lucas unit) and a ...
Nov 23, 2019 · The Velocette VENOM CLUBMAN was a Single cylinder, OHC, 4-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Velocette in 1960. Claimed horsepower was 37.01 HP (27.6 KW) @ 5900 RPM.
This 1962 Velocette Venom Clubman was acquired in the UK in November 1973 by the seller, who subsequently refurbished it with a replacement frame before moving it to California in 1986. The bike is finished in black with gold accents and is powered by a 499cc single paired with a four-speed transmission.
