Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968
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The Velocette MSS is a motorcycle made by Velocette. It was fast, reliable and economical but could not compete against a new range of British twin-cylinder motorcycles. Production ended in 1968.
It was launched in 1935 as a 500cc sports version. World War II halted production which did not resume until 1954. The new MSS was a much more modern machine with the same frame as the Velocette MAC and was fitted with sidecar lugs and had optional panniers to appeal to the touring market. Buyers started tuning the MSS for speed, however, and the factory responded by producing the sports Velocette Venom model. In 1955 a scrambles version was also produced.
VELOCETTE MSS 1935-1968
VELOCETTE MSS 500
| engine specs | Type: | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, Air-cooled | Displacement: | 499 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.4x3.4 in OR 86 mm | Compression Ratio: | 6.75:1 | Horsepower: | 27/5000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-Speed | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with 2-way hydraulic damping | Rear Suspension: | Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 83.9 in OR 2131 mm | Overall Width: | 27.6 in OR 701 mm | Seat Height: | 30.5 in OR 775 mm | Wheelbase: | 53.7 in OR 1364 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in OR 140 mm | Weight: | 408 lbs OR 185 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 5.1 gallons OR 19.3 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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