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The VIPER 350 & VENOM 500 SPORTS O.H.V

Velocette 1967 Venom Viper

Crankcase and gearbox can be supplied polished in lieu of fairing.

Two high performance sports models in the best Velocette tradition that handle superbly. Single cylinder overhead valve engines (Nimonic 80 exhaust) with aluminium alloy heads. Close-spaced main bearings and "whip-free" flywheel assemblies identical in both models. Dry sump lubrication, including large renewable filter. Automatic ignition Control. Oil bath primary chain case. Velocette four-speed, foot controlled gearbox.

Crankcase, gearbox, dynamo and battery enclosed in streamlined fibreglass fairing of sleek appearance, simplifying cleaning. Rear swinging arm suspension and oil damped Velocette front fork - the former quickly adjustable for load. Full width steel hubs with exceptionally powerful front brake, chromium-plated rims, ribbed front tyre. Sports type mudguards with tubular stays chromium-plated. Lighting equipment with 74 in. headlamp in streamlined cowl, and 6 volt 60 watt, automatically regulated dynamo with car typo silent "V" belt drive. Pillion footrests as illustrated - extra.

The VENOM is also available to sidecar specification.

When specified in Red or White the engine fairing, petrol tank and mudguards are finished in this colour unless advised to the contrary.

VIPER & VENOM VEELINE 350 & 500

Velocette 1967 Venom Viper

The very successful and popular Viper and Venom models are also offered with Dolphin type frontal fairing as shown. The excellent streamlined form gives much improved penetration and a good measure of protection for the high speed rider. Technical specification identical to Viper and Venom models.

Standard finish in Black/Chrome, Red/Black. White/Black enamel. Crankcase and gearbox can be supplied polished in lieu of engine fairing.

When specified in Red or White the frontal fairing, the engine fairing, the petrol tank and mudguards are finished in this colour (unless advised to the contrary).

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