Attribute | ![]() Velocette Thruxton 1965 × | ![]() Velocette Thruxton 1964 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1965 | 1964 |
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 | 3-19 |
Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
Seat | - | Dual seat |
Wheels | - | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
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 |