Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1948, 1949, 1950
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The Velocette LE was a motorcycle made by Velocette from 1948 to 1970. The designation LE stood for "little engine". Used by over fifty British Police forces, the police riders became known as "Noddies" because they were required to nod to senior officers, and the LE was nicknamed "the Noddy Bike". Production ended in 1970 when the company ran into financial problems and went into voluntary liquidation.
VELOCETTE LE MK1 1948-1950
VELOCETTE LE MK1 149
| engine specs | Type: | Four-stroke, flat twin | Displacement: | 149 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 1.7x1.9 in OR 43 mm | Compression Ratio: | 6.1 | Horsepower: | 6/5000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor: Specially designed Amal with multi-jets and butterfly valve |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 3-Speed | Clutch: | Dry, single-plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Pressed steel frame | Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 82 in OR 2083 mm | Overall Width: | 25 in OR 635 mm | Seat Height: | 28 in OR 711 mm | Wheelbase: | 51.2 in OR 1300 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in OR 140 mm | Weight: | 260 lbs OR 118 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 1.5 gallons OR 5.7 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.00 x 19" | Rear: | 3.00 x 19" |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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