Velocette
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1929 Saltburn Sand Racing: Broken Handlebars, 100mph Speeds and a Dramatic Finish
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A photograph published in The Motor Cycle on July 18, 1929, captured JG Parsons and his passenger tackling the Saltburn Championship on a Norton sidecar outfit. This archive feature revisits the racing, the extraordinary speeds achieved on sand and some remarkable incidents from the event. Spectacular style on the sand Organised by the Middlesbrough and…
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The 1928 Amateur TT’s Unlikely Hero: A Sunbeam, a Raincoat and a Remarkable Photograph
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A remarkable photograph published in The Motor Cycle on September 13, 1928, captures S Lees riding his Sunbeam over Ballig Bridge during the Junior Amateur TT. This archive feature revisits the race, the riders and the story behind one of the event’s most memorable images. This great picture was published in The Motor Cycle of…
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Your guide to Velocette MSS
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Velocettes have a fantastic racing pedigree and are an engineer’s delight. Built solidly, they can also provide a brilliant ride, and the MSS is one of the most useable models for sensible cost.
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Velocette Venom test ride
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This well turned out Velocette Venom was possessed of the lightest clutch imaginable.
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Review: Velocette Venom Clubman
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If you fancy the idea of a classic road racer, a Velocette Venom could be ideal – but read this first.
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The enduring appeal of the Mk.II Velocette KSS
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In its current ownership for over 50 years, this Mk.II Velocette KSS has proved a solid companion, steadfast and reliable, for decades.
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Velocette LE: the perfect commuter classic?
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Looking for a classic lightweight? You’re not alone. RC regular Geoff Stovold has tried a 1960s two-stroke, then a four-stroke unit single. Finally he’s discovered the perfect commuter classic: Velocette’s ‘motorcycle for everyman’…
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