Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 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.
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 |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-Speed constant mesh | Clutch: | Dry, three-plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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