Technical specifications
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| Model: |
Venom Thruxton |
| Years: |
1965-70 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV
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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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9.0:1
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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 5GP2 carburetor
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Exhaust:
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Single, megaphone
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Spark Plug:
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KLG FE220 / NGK B9ES
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Ignition:
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Miller D6 with auto volt regulation
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Battery:
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6V, 60W
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Starting:
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Kick start
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Max Power:
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31 kW / 41 hp @ 6200 rpm
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Clutch:
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Dry, three-plate
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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 8.4 / 2nd 6.3 / 3rd 4.83 / 4th 4.4:1 (TT close ratio optional)
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Final Drive:
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Chain
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Frame:
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Single down-tube and twin bottom rails
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Dimensions:
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Length: 2130 mm / 84.0 in Width: 700 mm / 27.5 in Height: 990 mm / 39.0 in
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Wheelbase:
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1365 mm / 53.75 in
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Seat Height:
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775 mm / 30.5 in
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Ground Clearance:
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140 mm / 5.5 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, adjustable
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Front Brakes:
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7.5 x 1.5 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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WM2 x 19
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Rear Wheel:
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WM2 x 19
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Front Tyre:
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3.00 x 19 in, ribbed
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Rear Tyre:
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3.50 x 19 in, studded
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Rake:
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27°
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Dry Weight:
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170 kg / 375 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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19.3 L / 5.1 US gal
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Fuel Consumption:
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3.9 L/100 km / 25.5 km/L / 60 US mpg
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Braking 48 km/h / 30 mph - 0:
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30.5 ft / 9.3 m
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Turning Circle:
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4.9 m / 16 ft
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Top Speed:
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193 km/h / 120 mph
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Colours:
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Black/metallic silver, Deep blue/metallic silveer
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Source:
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Wikipedia
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