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1959 Velocette Mac Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Velocette's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1959 Velocette Mac utilizes a 349 cc (21.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18 HP (13.1 kW) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 51.6 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the Mac measures 130 kg (287 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.22 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Velocette archive, this model family spans 26 indexed model years from 1934 to 1959, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.