1950
Velocette KTT Mk VIII - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 605152 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Velocette |
| Model | KTT Mk VIII |
| Year | 1950 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Single cradle |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Wheels | Spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 74.0 x 81.0 mm (2.9 x 3.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | 7.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 348.40 ccm (21.26 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Lubricationsystem | Dry sump |
| Power | 35.00 HP (25.5 kW)) @ 5800 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
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.