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Velocette Vogue LE

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Make Model

Velocette Vogue

Year

1963 - 68

Production

381 units

Engine

Four stroke, flat twin cylinder

Capacity

192 cc / 11.7 cub in

Bore x Stroke

50 x 49 mm

Compression Ratio 7:1
Cooling System Water cooled
Lubrication Wet sump
Carburetor Amal 363 monobloc

Ignition 

Coil
Battery 6V, 42W (from 1965: 12V 80W)
Starting Kick start

Max Power

5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 5000 rpm

Clutch

Dry, three-plate

Transmission 

4 Speed

Final Drive Shaft

Gear Ratio

1st 2.078 / 2nd 1.353 / 3rd 1.0 / 4th 0.739:1

Frame Pressed steel frame, body panels fibreglass

Wheelbase

1311 mm / 51.6 in
Seat height 711 mm / 28 in
Ground Clearance 114 mm / 4.5 in

Front Suspension

Telescopic fork

Rear Suspension

Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat

Front Brakes

5 x  1" drum

Rear Brakes

5 x 1" drum
Wheels Spoked

Front Tyre

3.25 x 18"

Rear Tyre

3.25 x 18"

Fuel Capacity

11.4 L / 3.0 US gal

Fuel Consumption

2.5 L/100 km / 40 km/L /95 US mpg

Dry Weight

125 kg / 275 lbs

Wet Weight

150 kg / 330 lbs

Top Speed 97 km/h / 60 mph
Colours Porcelain white, Off-white and stone, Ivory and stone, White and grey

 

An attempt was made of updating the LE with new fiberglass bodywork. The Vogue first appeared at the Earls Court Show in 1962. Sadly not very many were sold, buyers opting for the cheaper alternatives like the Ariel Leader.  The fiberglass body  hung on a new frame structure with rear fork pivots. A 2.5-gallon petrol tank was formed integral with the bodywork. At the front end twin side by side headlights were provided with a windscreen and an instrument panel. The leg-shields and footboards were moulded as one. The lower side panels were removed to access the engine. Indicators were moulded into the body panels. Not many were sold and it is very rare.