Saturday 6 October 2012

Velocette MSS (1956)


Velocette MSS (1956)
Years in production: 1954-68 Engine type: ohv four-stroke single
Bore and stroke: 86 x 86mm Capacity: 499cc Compression ratio: 6.75:1 Power: 23 bhp @ 5000rpm Weight: 3751 b Top speed: 80mph

The MSS first appeared in 1935 - a 500cc sports model designed to fit into the 'M' series comprising the 250 MOV and 350 MAC. As part of the series, it was an overhead-valve single with Velocette's own development of a high camshaft driven by intermediate gears, and short pushrods.

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