Comparison of AJS Model 18 500 Statesman 1960 and Velocette Venom 1968 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Velocette Venom 1968 × |  AJS Model 18 500 Statesman 1960 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1968 | 1960 |
| Make | Velocette | AJS |
| Model | Velocette Venom | AJS Model 18 500 Statesman |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 24.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 86 | 86 |
| Stroke (mm) | 86 | 85.5 |
| Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Ignition | - | Bobine |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with coil-over shocks | Twin shock |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | Single cradle |
| Front tyre | - | 3.25-18 |
| Rear tyre | - | 3.25-18 |
| Seat | - | Single |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,391 | 1,397 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 172 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1401 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 16 |
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