1969
Velocette Venom - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 807301 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Velocette |
| Model | Venom |
| Year | 1969 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Swingarm with coil-over shocks |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Power | 34.00 HP (24.8 kW)) @ 6200 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.