1963
Velocette Valiant - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 300173 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Velocette |
| Model | Valiant |
| Year | 1963 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Twin shock |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 50.0 x 49.0 mm (2.0 x 1.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 192.00 ccm (11.72 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Power | 12.00 HP (8.8 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 110.0 km/h (68.4 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 116.0 kg (255.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1034 HP/kg |
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.