Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948
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In 1933, the company decided to introduce a new line of overhead valve (OHV) machines, in order to cut production costs and make a more affordable motorcycle. The K series was expensive to produce, requiring selective hand assembly of the shaft-and-bevel camshaft drive; it was determined that a simpler OHV design would be quicker to build and require less skilled labour to assemble. The first of these new machines was the MOV, using a 250 cc engine of 'square' dimensions (68 mm bore and 68 mm stroke). It was an immediate sales success, having lively performance for the time (78 mph or 126 km/h), and proved a reliable machine with excellent road manners. From this machine, by lengthening the stroke of the crankshaft, the Velocette MAC 350 cc was introduced in 1934.
VELOCETTE MOV 1933-1948
VELOCETTE MOV 250
| engine specs | Type: | SIngle cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled | Displacement: | 248 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.7x2.7 in OR 69 mm | Compression Ratio: | 6.75:1 | Horsepower: | 12/5000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor: Amal needle-type |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-Speed, initially hand changed, later by foot | Clutch: | Three-plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Single top and front down tubes and twin tube cradle | Front Suspension: | Webb forks with shock absorbers and steering damper | Rear Suspension: | Spring loaded seat | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | - | Fuel Capacity: | 3 gallons OR 11.4 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.25 x 19" | Rear: | 3.25 x 19" |
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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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