KTT Mk VIII
1944 Velocette KTT Mk VIII Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Velocette's sport motorcycle platform, the 1944 Velocette KTT Mk VIII features a 348.4 cc (21.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 35 HP (25.5 kW) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 100.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
The 11.4-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Velocette archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 1938 to 1950, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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