1959
Velocette Mac - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 398127 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Velocette |
| Model | Mac |
| Year | 1959 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 68.0 x 96.0 mm (2.7 x 3.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 349.00 ccm (21.30 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Power | 18.00 HP (13.1 kW)) @ 5500 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.