1964
Velocette Viceroy - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 536235 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Velocette |
| Model | Viceroy |
| Year | 1964 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Single tube Keystone |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Swingarm |
| Seat | Dual |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 64.0 x 64.0 mm (2.5 x 2.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Duplex |
| Displacement | 250.00 ccm (15.26 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Ignition | Battery |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 140.0 kg (308.6 pounds) |
|---|
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.