Velocette Thruxton

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Name	Velocette Thruxton
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Manufacturer	Velocette Source
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Retrieved At	2026-11-02
Engine	499 cc (30.5 cu in), OHV air cooled single 9:1 compression ratio [ 1 ] Amal 5GP2 1 3 / 8 carburettor [ 1 ] Source
Power	31 kW (41 bhp) @ 6,200 rpm [ 3 ] Source
Brakes	front drum, 7.5 inch John Tickle 2LS, [ 1 ] rear drum Source
Specifications	seat height: 30.5 inches [ 1 ] Source
Weight	180 kg (390 lb) ( dry ) Source
Seat Height	30.5 inches [ 1 ] Source
Wheelbase	139.1 centimetres (54.75 in) Source
Fuel Tank	4.5 gallons [ 1 ] Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 139.1 centimetres (54.75 in); Seat height: 30.5 inches [ 1 ] Source

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Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Velocette Thruxton	Engine	499 cc (30.5 cu in), OHV air cooled single 9:1 compression ratio [ 1 ] Amal 5GP2 1 3 / 8 carburettor [ 1 ]	Source
Velocette Thruxton	Power	31 kW (41 bhp) @ 6,200 rpm [ 3 ]	Source
Velocette Thruxton	Brakes	front drum, 7.5 inch John Tickle 2LS, [ 1 ] rear drum	Source
Velocette Thruxton	Wheelbase	139.1 centimetres (54.75 in)	Source
Velocette Thruxton	Seat height	30.5 inches [ 1 ]	Source
Velocette Thruxton	Weight	180 kg (390 lb) ( dry )	Source
Velocette Thruxton	Fuel capacity	4.5 gallons [ 1 ]	Source
Velocette Thruxton	Fuel consumption	60mpg at 65mph [ 1 ]	Source

Manufacturer	Velocette
Also called	Venom Thruxton
Production	1965–1971
Predecessor	Velocette Venom
Engine	499 cc (30.5 cu in), OHV air cooled single 9:1 compression ratio [ 1 ] Amal 5GP2 1 3 / 8 carburettor [ 1 ]
Top speed	180 km/h (110 mph) [ 2 ]
Power	31 kW (41 bhp) @ 6,200 rpm [ 3 ]
Brakes	front drum, 7.5 inch John Tickle 2LS, [ 1 ] rear drum
Wheelbase	139.1 centimetres (54.75 in)
Seat height	30.5 inches [ 1 ]
Weight	180 kg (390 lb) ( dry )
Fuel capacity	4.5 gallons [ 1 ]
Oil capacity	4 pints [ 1 ]
Fuel consumption	60mpg at 65mph [ 1 ]

Manufacturer	Velocette
Last sourced	2026-11-02