Velocette Venom Clubman (1960-66) vs Hesketh V1000 (1981)
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| Make: | Velocette | Hesketh |
| Model: | Venom Clubman | V1000 |
| Years: | 1960-66 | 1981 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV | Four stroke, V-twin, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.5 cub in | 992 cc / 60.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86 x 86 mm | 70 x 95 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.75:1 | 9.5;1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Ignition: | Miller type D6 with automatic volt regulation | Lucas Rita electronic |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric |
| Max Power: | 27.2 kW / 37 hp @ 5900 rpm | 82 hp / 61 kW @ 6800 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle | Marzocchi telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable | Marzocchi air spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | 7.5 x 1.5 in, drum | 2x 280mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | 7 x 1 in, drum | Single 280mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 x 19 in, ribbed | 4.10 V19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.25 x 19 in, studded | 5.10 V17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19.3 L / 5.1 US gal | 20.5 Litres / 5.4 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 161 km/h / 100 mph | 118.5 mph |