| Attribute | Velocette Thruxton 1967 × | Velocette Thruxton 1966 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1967 | 1966 |
| Make | Velocette | Velocette |
| Model | Velocette Thruxton | Velocette Thruxton |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 499 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 86 | 86 |
| Stroke (mm) | 86 | 86 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Magneto | Magneto |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | 9.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydralic telescopic forks | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock | Twin shock |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | - | 3-19 |
| Rear tyre | - | 3.25-19 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 170 | 170 |
| Overall height (mm) | 990 | 990 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,130 | 2,130 |
| Overall width (mm) | 700 | 700 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 17 |