Veloce 2.25 hp

T. T. Races - 1913.
Mr. Pullin on a 2 3/4-H.P. Veloce, finished in time allowance,
Course 6 laps 225 miles.

What we Think!

Mr Motorcyclist

Disadvantages of the usual type

Has it ever struck you how far behind the times the average motor-cyclist is, taking modern car practice as the standard? What car owner would be satisfied with the many slipshod methods of overcoming difficulties which the motorcycle designer considers satisfactory; the clutch that would disgrace a car of the year of grace 1901.  The lubrication methods that cars dropped 5 years ago as unsatisfactory, the transmission system known as "combined drive", because it combines the disadvantages of both belt and chain.

Our view of an ideal motor cycle

More that two years ago we recognised these defects, and realising the advantages of being first in the field, we set out do design a machine which would as far as humanly possible be perfect. The machine must be light, for ease of handling and economy of running; it must be capable of climbing any hill, however steep, and a the same time it must possess a turn of speed sufficient to satisfy all but the most inveterate speed merchant, to whom only an 8 hp stripped racer will appeal.  Above all it must require no attention which the veriest novice could not give it, and, in fact, it must be as reliable and as easy to handle as a pedal-cycle.  It therefore must be fitted with a genuine automatic lubrication system, a really efficient clutch and change speed gear, and the transmission most compatible with the general design.

The result is the 2.5 hp Veloce Lightweight, ad during the two years we have manufactured this machine we have found it to be its own best advertisement. Though original in design, it is in no way freakish in appearance.  The conventional tank and frame being used, but many unique features are incorporated which are described at length in our large catalogue.

Unique features of the machine

The engine and gear-box are combined  in one casing giving an exceedingly compact appearance to the machine; the engine bearings are lubricated by oil fed under pressure from a pump driven engine, the gears and clutch are operated  by one pedal, there being no clutch springs or unsightly outside control rods, and clutch adjustments is unnecessary.  Also, and this point should be noted, there are only six gear wheels in the whole machine, In addition to our lightweight machine we also manufacture a 3.5 hp model of the conventional type

Our 3 1/2 -HP Machine 

While we cannot claim the same advantages for this machine that we do for the lightweight, it is nevertheless manufactured of the best materials, and the workmanship is above reproach.  We leave out successes with this machine in trails to speak for themselves for those who do not care to go to the expense of the higher priced machines, and for the man who requires a very light handy machine which is capable of a moderate average speed with lower running costs than the most powerful machine.

Our Velocette

We have designed a new model which we call the Velocette.  It has a two stroke engine of 2.5 hp. Mechanical lubrication and either belt drive for single gear or chain drive for the two speed model.  Although the power is so low the single speed machine can tackle almost any main road gradient successfully, and the two speed machine will climb a mountain if necessary. 

We manufacture engines & complete our machines in our own factory .

All our machines are manufactured in-toto in our own works, and we shall be only too please to shew intending customers over our works, is that they may see the machine in the making.  We have no "secrets of manufacture" to conceal, our labour and material is the best obtainable, and we fear no criticism in this respect, so that we are always glad to induce customers to inspect our shops, and see for themselves the excellence of the workmanship put into the machine they are about to buy.

Yours faithfully

VELOCE LIMITED

Fleet street, Birminghan

As evidence of its remarkable Hill Climbing Qualities we give an illustration of 
a Performance witnessed by Mr J. Urry of Bicycling News and Motor Review.

This is to certify that on March 18th,
I witnessed the Veloce Motor Bicycle,
fitted with patent 2 1/2 Horse Power two-
speed engine - with gear ratios 5 to 1 on
the high speed and 8 to 1 on the low speed
- climb Gough Street Hill, Birmingham,
which has a gradient of 1 in 7, and is
known as one of the toughest acclivities
in the Midlands, with a very awkward
"take off", at speeds varying from 25
to 5 miles per hour. The performance was
repeated several times, - and on the
majority of the trials the machine carried
two passengers, whose combined weight was
22 stones. The starts were some of them
standing, and when a single passenger
rode, he could always stop and start on
any part of the hill. It was in every
respect a satisfactory and valuable test
for the Veloce Engine.

What the Press Thinks
~ of the Veloce! ~

ENGINEERING-
The "Veloce" Engine combines in its case a two-speed countershaft for the belt drive, and is to be particularly noticed on account of its compact and Mechanical design
A compact and efficient system of lubrication is fitted.

MOTOR CYCLE-
In the "Veloce" Engine, which was certainly one of the best designed little units to be seen at Olympia, the lubrication system was extremely complete.

IRISH CYCLIST-
The " Veloce" Engine, with its two-speed gear and clutch contained in the Crank Case, gear-driven Oil Pump, was one of the best things at Olympia, and has been conceived by a designer with foreknowledge of what may ultimately become standard practice.

A very natty little unit it is, very ingenious is the way in which holes have been drilled in various parts to permit the oil getting where it is required. There is nothing at all flimsy in the construction of this engine and gear, the design is undoubtedly very sound.

WHAT OWNERS THINK !

W. McWhinney, 91, Grantham Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham.

27th June, 1913.

I have had a very considerable experience of motor cycles from the days of the 11-H.P. Minervas and Warners. but I must say the "VELOCE" is the most surprising little mount I have ever ridden. It is easily capable of 40 or 50 miles an hour in touring trim, and if tuned for racing should be good for much more. As for hills, nothing
seems to be able to stop it. Gorcott can be taken on top without slowing a tick, and Sunrising, though it brings her down to low gear, can be ascended at twelve miles an hour. I have even taken a passenger above the second bend on Sunrising, and re-started solo on the steepest part. I can quite believe now that it would even take a side-car about, though that would be asking too much if done for any distance.

Congratulating you on your excellent machine.