Attribute | ![]() Velocette Thruxton 1967 × | ![]() Norton ES 400 Electra 1963 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1967 | 1963 |
Make | Velocette | Norton |
Model | Velocette Thruxton | Norton ES 400 Electra |
Category | Allround | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 400 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 86 | 66 |
Stroke (mm) | 86 | 56 |
Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
Ignition | Magneto | - |
Clutch | Wet multiplate | Wet multiplate |
Compression | 9.1:1 | 7.9:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Hydralic telescopic forks | Telescopic |
Rear suspension | Twin shock | Two schock |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Seat | - | Dual |
Wheels | - | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | - | Electric |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 170 | 161 |
Overall height (mm) | 990 | 1,016 |
Overall length (mm) | 2,130 | 2,032 |
Overall width (mm) | 700 | 686 |
Performance | ||
Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | - |