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Velocette MOV

Make Model	Velocette MOV
Year	1933 - 48
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV
Capacity	248 cc / 15.1 cub in
Bore x Stroke	68.5 x 68.5 mm
Compression Ratio	6.75:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Carburetor	Amal needle-type
Lubrication	Dry sump
Exhaust	Single, large stainless steel silencer
Ignition	Miller dynamo
Starting	Kick start
Max Power	8.8 kW / 12 hp @ 5000 rpm
Clutch	Three-plate
Transmission	4 Speed, initially hand changed, later by foot
Final Drive	Chain
Gear Ratios	1st 16.1 / 2nd 11.1 / 3rd8.45 / 4th 6.35:1
Frame	Single top and front down tubes and twin tube cradle
Front Suspension	Webb forks with shock absorbers and steering damper
Rear Suspension	Spring loaded seat
Front Brakes	6 in., drum
Rear Brakes	6 in., drum
Front Wheel	19 in., spokes
Rear Wheel	19 in., spokes
Front Tyre	3.25 x 19 in
Rear Tyre	3.25 x 19 in
Fuel Capacity	11.4 L / 3 US gal
Top Speed	126 km/h / 78 mph
Colours	Black/chrome
Source	Wikipedia

In 1933, the company decided to introduce a new line of overhead valve (OHV) machines, in order to cut production costs and make a more affordable motorcycle. The K series was expensive to produce, requiring selective hand assembly of the shaft-and-bevel camshaft drive; it was determined that a simpler OHV design would be quicker to build and require less skilled labour to assemble. The first of these new machines was the MOV, using a 250 cc engine of 'square' dimensions (68 mm bore and 68 mm stroke). It was an immediate sales success, having lively performance for the time (78 mph or 126 km/h), and proved a reliable machine with excellent road manners. From this machine, by lengthening the stroke of the crankshaft, the Velocette MAC 350 cc was introduced in 1934.

A 350 cc version of the MOV was the basis for the company's World War II military motorcycles.