Velocette LE

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Name	Velocette LE
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Manufacturer	Velocette Source
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Retrieved At	2026-11-02
Engine	MkI 149 cc (9.1 cu in) four-stroke , water-cooled , horizontally opposed twin [ 1 ] MkII 200 cc (12 cu in) Source
Power	MkI 149 cc 6 bhp (4.5 kW) @ 5,000 rpm Mk II 200 cc 8 bhp (6.0 kW) @ 5,000 rpm [ 3 ] Source
Brakes	5 in (130 mm) front and rear Source
Specifications	seat height: 710 mm (28 in) Source
Transmission	MkI & MkII three-speed gearbox to shaft final drive MkIII four-speed gearbox Source
Weight	120 kg (260 lb) ( dry ) Source
Seat Height	710 mm (28 in) Source
Fuel Tank	5.7 L (1.3 imp gal; 1.5 US gal) Source
Suspension	Telescopic front forks, swinging arm rear Source
Dimensions	Seat height: 710 mm (28 in) Source

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Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Velocette LE	Engine	MkI 149 cc (9.1 cu in) four-stroke , water-cooled , horizontally opposed twin [ 1 ] MkII 200 cc (12 cu in)	Source
Velocette LE	Power	MkI 149 cc 6 bhp (4.5 kW) @ 5,000 rpm Mk II 200 cc 8 bhp (6.0 kW) @ 5,000 rpm [ 3 ]	Source
Velocette LE	Transmission	MkI & MkII three-speed gearbox to shaft final drive MkIII four-speed gearbox	Source
Velocette LE	Suspension	Telescopic front forks, swinging arm rear	Source
Velocette LE	Brakes	5 in (130 mm) front and rear	Source
Velocette LE	Tyres	MkI 3.00x19, [ 1 ] Mk II & III 3.25x18 [ 3 ]	Source
Velocette LE	Seat height	710 mm (28 in)	Source
Velocette LE	Weight	120 kg (260 lb) ( dry )	Source
Velocette LE	Fuel capacity	5.7 L (1.3 imp gal; 1.5 US gal)	Source

Manufacturer	Velocette
Also called	"Noddy Bike"
Production	1948–1971
Engine	MkI 149 cc (9.1 cu in) four-stroke , water-cooled , horizontally opposed twin [ 1 ] MkII 200 cc (12 cu in)
Top speed	50 mph (80 km/h) [ 2 ]
Power	MkI 149 cc 6 bhp (4.5 kW) @ 5,000 rpm Mk II 200 cc 8 bhp (6.0 kW) @ 5,000 rpm [ 3 ]
Transmission	MkI & MkII three-speed gearbox to shaft final drive MkIII four-speed gearbox
Suspension	Telescopic front forks, swinging arm rear
Brakes	5 in (130 mm) front and rear
Tyres	MkI 3.00x19, [ 1 ] Mk II & III 3.25x18 [ 3 ]
Seat height	710 mm (28 in)
Weight	120 kg (260 lb) ( dry )
Fuel capacity	5.7 L (1.3 imp gal; 1.5 US gal)
Oil capacity	1 L (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 US gal) wet sump [ 3 ]

Manufacturer	Velocette
Last sourced	2026-11-02