Attribute | ![]() Velocette Venom 1969 × | ![]() BSA A 50 Royal Star 1963 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1969 | 1963 |
Make | Velocette | BSA |
Model | Velocette Venom | BSA A 50 Royal Star |
Category | Allround | Naked bike |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 500 |
Power (kw) | 24.8 | 24.1 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 86 | 65.5 |
Stroke (mm) | 86 | 74 |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
Compression | - | 7.5:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | Hydralic telescopic forks |
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 | - | Dual seat |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,391 | 1,391 |
Performance | ||
Fuel capacity (l) | - | 18 |