The Velocette Truxton Venom, designed in 1965 by Bertie Goodman, was almost an instant legend after a series of impressive results on various racing tracks, where its average speed often exceeded 100mph. This high performance production racer, which was also sold over the counter in road going version, was a perfect choice for both the fast touring enthusiast and the racing buff. Standard equipment on the Velocette Thruxton were rearward placed foot rests and brake and gear pedals, closeratio 4-speed gearbox, aluminium wheel rims, duplex front brake and John Tickle clipons. Output was a healthy 41hp, 5 more than the Venom.
Roughly 1000 Thruxtons were produced between 1967 and end of production in early 1971 with the dispatch of VMT1208C to Canada. Superbly engineered but built frugally in the Goodman family tradition, exhaust profiles were altered merely by reprofiling the lifters rather than replacing the cam. Velocette LE tool boxes became the new battery box and when John Tickle produced front backing plates became too expensive, they came up with their own slightly altered design. Subtle changes such as sand cast heads with different valve stem geometry to enable fitment of two-inch intake valves and hardened engine cases ensured these machines durably up to their cafe racer appearance. More specs and user manual of Truxton Venom you can see in nextoverview.
Extraordinarily narrow flywheels reduce crank flexing, need for bracing to suppress vibration resulting in a machine more akin to aVincent V-twin in operation than even that marques own single cylinder machines.
Velocette Truxton Venom specification
General information
Engine: 499ccm, air-cooled, OHV single
Top Speed: 120mph
Horsepower: 41bhp @6500rpm
Transmission: 4-speed
Frame: twin loop with single front down tube
Brakes: 2LS drum/drum
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