Velocette motorcycle books - history and models

Velocette: The Three Twins: Roarer, Model O and LE

The Velocette company is renowned for producing some of the finest single-cylinder motorcycles for both racing and private use. Less known is their production of twin-cylinder machines, including the Roarer for racing and the Model O for general use.
These bikes shared several engineering features, such as twin contra-rotating crankshafts, inline cranks, shaft drive, and swing arm rear suspension. The supercharged Roarer never raced due to the outbreak of war, which also halted the development of the Model O, a bike that could have been the first "Superbike."

After the war, the Goodman family, owners of Velocette Ltd, shifted focus to creating a "Motorcycle for Everyman," incorporating ideas from the Roarer and Model O into the twin-cylinder LE range. However, the LE motorcycles were poorly received by the public, and many attribute their production to the company's eventual decline.

This book aims to provide an engineering analysis of the Roarer and Model O, comparing the design approaches taken for each and illustrating how these concepts influenced the LE range.

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Author:	Brian Agnew, Ivan Rhodes
Details:	120 pages, 26 x 21.5 x 1.6 cm / 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.63 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2023)
ISBN:	9781787119000

Velocette 350 & 500 Singles: All 350 & 500cc Models 1946-1970 - Essential Buyer's Guide

The Comprehensive Velocette Buyer's Guide provides essential information for potential buyers, covering a thorough evaluation of the engine, transmission, frame, paintwork, chrome, tinwork, wheels, tyres, brakes, and electrics.
It also includes an explanation of engine and frame numbers, offering a comprehensive understanding for prospective Velocette purchasers.

The guide offers a detailed overview of various models, including an assessment of their investment potential. Additionally, valuable advice on auction purchases, necessary paperwork, issues arising from lack of use, and contact details for useful resources is provided.
This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking to make informed decisions when considering the purchase of a Velocette motorcycle.

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Author:	Peter Henshaw
Details:	64 pages, 19.5 x 14 x 0.5 cm / 7.7 x 5.5 x 0.2 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2016)
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
ISBN:	9781845849412

Velocette Motorcycles - MSS to Thruxton (3rd Edition)

The definitive development history of the most famous Velocette motorcycles, written by an acknowledged expert. Based on the author's earlier work, which was out of print for many years, this edition has been fully revised and updated, and includes the most comprehensive appendices ever published on this historic marque.

Now reissued in paperback, due to popular demand.

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Author:	Rod Burris
Details:	224 pages, 22.5 x 22.5 x 2.4 cm / 8.9 x 8.9 x 0.94 in, paperback
Illustrations:	450 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781787112483

Velocette - De la MMS à la Thruxton

In 1876, Johannes Gütgemann, a 19-year-old German, arrived in Birmingham to start a new life. After several years in the cycling industry, he took over Isaac Taylor & Company and founded his own company, launching the first Veloce motorcycle in 1905, marking the beginning of the famous Velocette brand.

This book provides a timeline and technical description of Velocette models, from the touring MSS to the competition Thruxton, from 1954 to 1970. Models covered include MSS, Viper, Venom, MSS Scrambler, Endurance, Venom Clubman, Viper Clubman, Viper Special, Venom Special, and Venom Thruxton.

It includes details on identification, coding, production numbers, and specifications for each model.
The book also offers practical advice on the preservation and maintenance of Velocette motorcycles, useful for owners and restorers of these iconic machines.

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Author:	Rod Burris
Details:	160 pages, 25 x 20.5 cm / 9.8 x 8.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:	308 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2009)
ISBN:	9782726888469