Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971
In 1958, Velocette launched the Mk III LE with a foot operated gear change and a conventional kick start. An extra gear was added, together with 18-inch-diameter (460 mm) wheels. The instrumentation was relocated to the head lamp, and the petrol capacity was increased from a meagre 1.25 to 1.62 imperial gallons (5.7 to 7.4 l; 1.50 to 1.95 US gal).
VELOCETTE LE MK III 1958-1971
VELOCETTE LE MK III 192
| engine specs | Type: | Four-stroke, flat twin, water-cooled | Displacement: | 192 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.0x1.9 in OR 51 mm | Compression Ratio: | 7.1 | Horsepower: | 8/5000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor: Amal 363 monobloc |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-Speed | Clutch: | Dry, three-plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Pressed steel frame | Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 82 in OR 2083 mm | Overall Width: | 25 in OR 635 mm | Seat Height: | 28 in OR 711 mm | Weelbase: | 51.2 in OR 1300 mm | Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in OR 114 mm | Weight: | 276 lbs OR 125 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2 gallons OR 7.6 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.25 x 18" | Rear: | 3.25 x 18" |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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