Difference between revisions of "Velocette VALIANT"

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|name            = '''Velocette VALIANT'''
|name            = Velocette VALIANT
|aka              =  
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|manufacturer    = [[Velocette]]
|manufacturer    = Velocette
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|production      = 1957
|production      = 1957
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|class            = [[Classic]]
|class            = Classic
|engine          = Four-stroke, flat twin
|engine          = Four-stroke, flat twin
|bore_stroke      = 50.8mm x 50.8mm
|bore_stroke      = 50.8mm x 50.8mm

Latest revision as of 21:39, 23 November 2019


Velocette VALIANT
Manufacturer
Production 1957
Class Classic
Engine
Four-stroke, flat twin
Bore / Stroke 50.8mm x 50.8mm
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Horsepower 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed constant mesh

Final Drive: Shaft

Clutch: Dry, three-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.25 x 18"
Rear Tire 3.25 x 18"
Wheelbase 51.18 inches (1300 mm)
Seat Height 29.02 inches (737 mm)
Weight 115.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Velocette VALIANT was a Four-stroke, flat twin Classic motorcycle produced by Velocette in 1957. Claimed horsepower was 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 50.8mm bore x 50.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 192.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-Speed constant mesh transmission. Power was moderated via the Dry, three-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25 x 18" front tire and a 3.25 x 18" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping. The wheelbase was 51.18 inches (1300 mm) long.

1957 - 1964 Velocette VALIANT[edit | edit source]

Nice looking motorcycle, this Valiant, powered by a little OHV boxer engine with a cowling (Velocette preferred to call it a “bonnet”) over the top in an effort to give it somewhat sporty looks. It had a full cradle frame with a telescopic fork up front, a swingarm with shock absorbers at the rear, 4-speed gearbox and a curb weight of 270 pounds with 3.5 gallons in the tank—not bad. Engine output was said to be 12 horsepower at 7,000 rpm, with a top speed of around 70 mph. For a 200 (192cc in actuality), that was decent performance.