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Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964

VELOCETTE VALIANT 1957-1964 2 Photos
VELOCETTE VALIANT (1957-1964)VELOCETTE VALIANT (1957-1964)

Nice looking motorcycle, this Valiant, powered by a little OHV boxer engine with a cowling (Velocette preferred to call it a “bonnet”) over the top in an effort to give it somewhat sporty looks. It had a full cradle frame with a telescopic fork up front, a swingarm with shock absorbers at the rear, 4-speed gearbox and a curb weight of 270 pounds with 3.5 gallons in the tank—not bad. Engine output was said to be 12 horsepower at 7,000 rpm, with a top speed of around 70 mph. For a 200 (192cc in actuality), that was decent performance.

VELOCETTE VALIANT 1957-1964

VELOCETTE VALIANT 192

engine specs
Type:Four-stroke, flat twin
Displacement:192 cm3
Bore X Stroke:2.0x1.9 in OR 51 mm
Compression Ratio:8.5:1
Horsepower:12/6000 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
transmission specs
Gearbox:4-Speed constant mesh
Clutch:Dry, three-plate
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:Shaft
chassis specs
Frame:Duplex frame with single top tube
Front Suspension:Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping
Front Brake:Drum
Rear Brake:Drum
dimension specs
Overall Length:-
Overall Width:-
Seat Height:29 in OR 737 mm
Wheelbase:51.2 in OR 1300 mm
Ground Clearance:6 in OR 152 mm
Weight:254 lbs OR 115 kg
Fuel Capacity:3.6 gallons OR 13.6 L
tyres specs
Front:3.25 x 18"
Rear:3.25 x 18"
power system specs
Power pack:-
Nominal Capacity:-
Maximum Capacity:-
Charger type:-
Charging time (normal):-
Charging time (quick):-
Range:-
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