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Thruxton

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1964 Velocette Thruxton Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Velocette's allround motorcycle platform, the 1964 Velocette Thruxton utilizes a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches) with a 9.1:1 compression ratio.

On the scales, the Thruxton measures 170 kg (375 lbs) dry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Velocette archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1964 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine
Displacement 499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Compression 9.1:1
Bore x Stroke 86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Magneto
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 4-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate
Chassis
Front Suspension Hydralic telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Twin shock
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3-19
Rear Tyre 3.25-19
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 170.0 kg (374.8 pounds)
Overall Height 990 mm (39.0 inches)
Overall Length 2130 mm (83.9 inches)
Overall Width 700 mm (27.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
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