Attribute | ![]() Velocette KTT Mk VIII 1941 × | ![]() Horex Resident 1959 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1941 | 1959 |
Make | Velocette | Horex |
Model | Velocette KTT Mk VIII | Horex Resident |
Category | Sport | Naked bike |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 348.4 | 350 |
Power (kw) | 25.5 | 12.8 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 74 | - |
Stroke (mm) | 81 | - |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition | Bobine | - |
Clutch | Wet multiplate | - |
Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
Compression | 7.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
Exhaust system | Single -Chrome | - |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | - | Hydralic telescopic forks |
Rear suspension | - | Twin shock |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter (mm) | 178 | 150 |
Frame type | Single cradle | - |
Front tyre | - | 3.50-18 |
Rear tyre | - | 3.5-18 |
Seat | Dual | - |
Wheels | Spoked | - |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Color options |
| - |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 185 | 130 |
Fuel capacity (l) | 11.4 | - |