Velocette Vogue LE
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Make Model | Velocette Vogue |
Year | 1963 - 68 |
Production | 381 units |
Engine | Four-stroke, flat twin |
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.