1950
Velocette KTT - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 169584 |
|---|---|
| Category | Cross-motocross |
| Make | Velocette |
| Model | KTT |
| Year | 1950 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | Four speed |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 348.00 ccm (21.23 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Power | 27.00 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
About Velocette
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Founder:
Veloce Ltd. (Goodman family)
Best Known For:
Refined singles (KTT, Venom) and innovative engineering (positive-stop gearshift)
Company History
Velocette balanced craftsmanship with racing credibility—TT-winning KTTs, roadgoing Venoms, and clever solutions like the positive-stop shifter. The bikes were light, sweet-handling, and mechanically elegant, rewarding riders who valued finesse over brute force. Financial pressures ended production, but the marque endures in clubs where meticulous rebuilds keep the satin-smooth single alive. Historically, Velocette stands for the beauty of one well-tuned cylinder and a frame that sings through your fingers.