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Velocette Thruxton; Manufacturer: Velocette: Also called: Venom Thruxton: Production: 1965–1971: Predecessor: Velocette Venom: Engine: 499 cc (30.5 cu in), OHV air cooled single 9:1 compression ratio Amal 5GP2 1 3 / 8 carburettor: Top speed: 180 km/h (110 mph) Power: 31 kW (41 bhp) @ 6,200 rpm: Brakes: front drum, 7.5 inch John Tickle 2LS ...
- Venom Thruxton
- Velocette
- 1965–1971
- Velocette Venom
With the solid skirt piston giving a compression ratio of 9:1, the square, 86 x 86 mm, Thruxton produced 41 horsepower at 6200 rpm, up three horsepower on the conventional Venom Clubman.
Velocette Venom; Manufacturer: Velocette: Production: 1955–70: Engine: 499 cc, OHV air-cooled single: Bore / stroke: 86.0 mm × 86.0 mm (3.39 in × 3.39 in) Top speed: 100 mph: Power: 34 bhp @ 6,200 rpm: Brakes: drum brakes: Wheelbase: 54.75 inches (139.1 cm) Weight: 390lb (177 kg)
- 86.0 mm × 86.0 mm (3.39 in × 3.39 in)
- 1955–70
- 499 cc, OHV air-cooled single
- Velocette
Dec 10, 2012 · Photo By Nick Cedar. 1966 Velocette Thruxton. Claimed power: 41hp @ 6,500rpm. Top speed: 110mph (130mph in racing trim) Engine: 499cc air-cooled OHV vertical single, 86mm x 86mm bore and stroke, 9:1 compression ratio. Weight (dry): 375lb (168kg) Fuel capacity: 5.1gal (19.3ltr) Price then/now: $1,035 (est.)/$20,000-$30,000.
This 1966 Velocette Thruxton is one of 1,108 examples produced and receives power from a 499cc OHV single paired with a 4-speed close-ratio gearbox. The current owner purchased the bike in 1997 after finding it advertised in the classifieds section of CityBike magazine. Upgrades include a pair of modern rear shocks, digital voltmeter, electric ...
Jan 19, 2023 · With its pin-sharp handling and braking – plus modern items like the electric start and set of indicators – there is no doubt that Dave’s Thruxton replica is one of the best Velocette singles I’ve ever ridden and a credit to its creator Colin Archer. Finer Details. Engine Air-cooled, single cylinderfour-stroke. Capacity 499cc. Bore 86mm ...
Aug 13, 2013 · When the ’65 Velocette range was announced – late ’64 in common with the rest of the industry – there was little mention of a complete Thruxton model, instead, a performance cylinder head had been produced for the Venom Clubman. This would, when properly fitted and blended in with the rest of the package, produce a machine capable of 135mph.
