Engineered by Velocette for the allround motorcycle segment, the 1959 Velocette Valiant pairs a 192 cc (11.7 cu in) air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12 HP (8.8 kW) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 62.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Valiant measures 116 kg (256 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.67 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Velocette archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1956 to 1963, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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