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Velocette KTT Mk VIII
1939Sportbike

Velocette KTT Mk VIII

Key specifications

Engine
348 cc
Power
35 HP
Weight
125 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
3.0 L
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)

Technical details

Source specification data

Make
Velocette
Model
KTT Mk VIII
Category
Sport
Starter
Kick
Color Options
Multicolored
.
Black
with gold pin striping
Power
35.00 HP (25.5 kW)) @ 5800 RPM
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Ignition
Bobine
Top Speed
185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
Fuel System
Carburettor. Amal
Bore X Stroke
74.0 x 81.0 mm (2.9 x 3.2 inches)
Compression
7.8:1
Displacement
348.40 ccm (21.26 cubic inches)
Cooling System
Air
Engine Details
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Exhaust System
Single -Chrome
Lubrication System
Dry sump
Transmission Type Final Drive
Chain
Dry Weight
125.0 kg (275.6 pounds)
Fuel Capacity
11.40 litres (3.01 gallons)
Power Weight Ratio
0.2800 HP/kg
Seat
Dual
Wheels
Spoked
Frame Type
Single cradle
Rear Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Diameter
178 mm (7.0 inches)
Front Brakes Diameter
178 mm (7.0 inches)

Available colors

Multicolored. Black with gold pin striping