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Velocette MT 500

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Make Model

Velocette  MT 500

Year

1938

Production

2 units

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC

Capacity

494.7 cc / 30.2 cub in

Bore x Stroke

81 x 96 mm

Compression Ratio 10.9:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication Dry sump
Carburetor Amal RN

Ignition 

Bobine
Starting Kick start

Clutch

Wet multi-plate

Transmission 

4 Speed, foot operated

Final Drive Chain

Frame

Single cradle frame

Front Suspension

Webb fork with two friction dampers

Rear Suspension

Swingarm with 2 shock absorbers

Front Brakes

7 in. drum

Rear Brakes

7 indrum
Colours Racing
Source Wikipedia

MT 500: MT 500 was never sold as a racer, but two machines were built for Stanley Woods and Ted Mellors. They were made ​​late in 1938 and looked similar to the Mk VIII but had a swingarm rear suspension. The frame was modified slightly to the raise the engine. The bore and stroke of 81 mm and 96 corresponded to that of the 500 cc MSS.