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Velocette Viper Scrambler

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Make Model

Velocette Viper Scrambler

Year

1958 - 68

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder

Capacity

349 cc / 30.5 cub in

Bore x Stroke

72 x 86 mm

Compression Ratio 9.3:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication Dry sump
Carburetor Amal TT Monobloc
Exhaust Single, megaphone silencer
Spark Plug KLG FE100 / Champion N3 / NGK B8ES, Lodge 3HLN

Battery

6V

Ignition 

BTH racing magneto
Starting Kick start

Max Power

26 kW / 29 hp @ 7000 rpm

Clutch

Dry, three-plate

Transmission 

4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio, foot controlled

Gear Ratios 1st 17.9 / 2nd 12.46 / 3rd 9.5 / 4th 7.85:1
Final Drive Chain

Dimensions

Length:  2260 mm / 89.0 in

Width:      890 mm / 34.5 in

Height:   1090 mm / 43.0 in.

Wheelbase

1365 mm / 53.75 in

Ground Clearance

165 mm / 6.5 in.

Seat Height

838 mm / 33 in.

Front Suspension

Telescopic fork with hydraulic compression and rebound damping

Rear Suspension

Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable

Front Brakes

7 x 1 in., drum

Rear Brakes

7 x 1 in., drum
Wheels Light alloy rims, spokes
Front Wheel WM1 x 21
Rear Wheel WM3 x 19

Front Tyre

3.00 x 21 in

Rear Tyre

4.00 x 19 in

Turning Radius

4.9 m / 16 ft.

Rake

27°

Wet Weight

152 kg / 330 lbs

Fuel Capacity

11 L / 3 US gal
Colours Black/chrome, Red/black, White/black