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January 2, 2024. in Features, Motorcycle News. Velocette Thruxton. With Ian Falloon. It’s difficult to imagine a contemporary motorcycle manufacturer introducing a new motorcycle arguably already thirty years out of date, but that’s what Velocette did in 1965 with their Thruxton.
The Velocette Thruxton was a sporting motorcycle produced by Velocette between 1965 and 1971. Revealed at the 1964 Earls Court Show , it was the final development of Velocette's antiquated pushrod single, the Venom .
Nov 23, 2019 · In 1969 the ignition system was modified to coil ignition, as the traditional magneto had been phased out by Lucas. This was effectively the swan song, for it bowed to commercial pressure in 1971, still a genuine family firm after 66 years. Velocette Thruxton. Manufacturer.
Dec 10, 2012 · Velocette had phased out production of the 495cc MSS (and all other models besides the MAC and LE) after the war, but by the early 1950s both Frodsham and Branch were pushing Velocette to build another 500. In 1953, Velocette introduced an updated swingarm frame for the MAC.
Sep 23, 2018 · In 1965, Velocette introduced what would become its last great motorcycle, the Velocette Thruxton. The Thruxton was essentially a high-performance version of the Venom, developing 40hp at 6,200 rpm.
The late 1960s were the last years of production for Velocette motorcycles, production for the Velocette Viper and Vogue ending in 1968, "Special", Scrambler and Endurance in 1969, and MSS Venom and Velocette Thruxton in 1970. Veloce Ltd. closed in February 1971.
Aug 13, 2013 · Detail differences. 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.
