Comparison of Velocette Venom 1960 and Velocette Venom 1959 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Velocette Venom 1960 × | Velocette Venom 1959 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1960 | 1959 |
| Make | Velocette | Velocette |
| Model | Velocette Venom | Velocette Venom |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor. Amal |
| Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 499 |
| Power (kw) | 24.8 | 24.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 86 | 86 |
| Stroke (mm) | 86 | 86 |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Belt driven dynamo | Belt driven dynamo |
| Clutch | Dry-three plate | Dry-three plate |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with coil-over shocks | Swingarm with coil-over shocks |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | Dual seat | Dual seat |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,391 | 1,391 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 177 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1401 | 0.1401 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 100 | 161 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 13.6 | 13.6 |
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