KTT Mk VIII

1948 Velocette KTT Mk VIII Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Velocette's sport motorcycle platform, the 1948 Velocette KTT Mk VIII utilizes a 348.4 cc (21.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. 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.

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.