Technical specifications
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| Model: |
Venom Scrambler |
| Years: |
1958 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, single cylinder
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Capacity:
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499 cc / 30.5 cub in
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Bore x Stroke:
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86 x 86 mm
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Compression Ratio:
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8.75:1
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Lubrication:
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Dry sump
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Carburetor:
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Amal 10TT9 Monobloc
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Exhaust:
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Single
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Spark Plug:
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Champion N3 or N4
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Ignition:
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BTH racing magneto
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Starting:
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Kick start
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Max Power:
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28.7 kW / 39 hp @ 6200 rpm
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Transmission:
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4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio
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Gear Ratios:
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1st 16.65 / 2nd 11.41 / 3rd 8.58 / 4th 7.2:1
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Final Drive:
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Chain
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Frame:
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Tubular cradle, rear sub-frame detachable
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Dimensions:
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Length: 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width: 890 mm / 34.5 in Height: 1090 mm / 43.0 in
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Wheelbase:
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1365 mm / 53.75 in
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Ground Clearance:
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165 mm / 6.5 in
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Seat Height:
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838 mm / 33 in
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Front Suspension:
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Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle
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Rear Suspension:
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Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling
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Front Brakes:
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7 x 1 in. drum
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Rear Brakes:
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7 x 1 in. drum
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Front Wheel:
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WM1 x 21 in
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Rear Wheel:
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WM3 x 19 in
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Front Tyre:
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3.25 x 19 in or 3.00 x 21 in knobbies, Avon or Dunlop
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Rear Tyre:
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4.00 x 19 in knobbies, Avon or Dunlop
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Dry Weight:
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152 kg / 335 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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11.35 L / 3 US gal
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Colours:
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Black with silver tank
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Source:
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Wikipedia, Southriders-mc
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