The swinging arm M series
(1953 - 1971)

 

 

 

MAC : 3802 bikes manufactured from 1953 to 1960

Over Head Valve 4 stroke single

Cylinder : 349 cc

Bore : 68 mm ; Stroke : 96 mm

Compression rate : 6.75/1

Gearbox : 4 ratios

 

 

 

 

MSS : 3389 bikes manufactured from 1954 to 1969

Over Head Valve 4 stroke single

Cylinder : 499 cc

Bore : 86 mm ; Stroke : 86 mm

Compression rate : 6.75/1

Gearbox : 4 ratios

 

 

VIPER : 3693 bikes manufactured from 1955 to 1968

Over Head Valve 4 stroke single

Cylinder : 349 cc

Bore : 72 mm ; Stroke : 86 mm

Compression rate : 8.5/1

Gearbox : 4 ratios

 

 

VENOM : 5721 bikes manufactured from 1955 to 1970

Over Head Valve 4 stroke singlee

Cylinder : 499 cc

Bore : 86 mm ; Stroke : 86 mm

Compression rate : 8/1 ; Clubman : 8.75/1

Gearbox : 4 ratios

 

VENOM THRUXTON : 1108 bikes manufactured from 1965 to 1971

Over Head Valve 4 stroke single

Cylinder : 499 cc

Bore : 86 mm ; Stroke : 86 mm

Compression rate : 8/1

Gearbox : 4 ratios

 

 

The ultimate Velocettes,manufactured from 1953 to the factory close in 1971, feature a swinging arm rear suspension, ajustable thanks to a rotating upper attach of the combiner. There're all over head valve singles, 350cc or 500 cc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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