Velocette Vogue LE (1963-68)

The Velocette Vogue LE motorcycle was produced between 1963 and 1968, with only 381 units made. The bike featured a four-stroke, flat twin-cylinder engine with a 192cc capacity, along with a water-cooled cooling system and wet sump lubrication. It had a maximum power of 5.9 kW and a top speed of 97 km/h. The bike’s dry weight was 125 kg, and its wet weight was 150 kg. The frame was made of pressed steel, and the body panels were fiberglass. The bike also had a shaft final drive and a 4-speed transmission. The front suspension was a telescopic fork, and the rear was a dual coil spring and spring-loaded seat. The front and rear brakes were both drum brakes measuring 5 x 1″. The wheels were spoked, and both the front and rear tires were 3.25 x 18″. The fuel capacity was 11.4 L, and the bike had a fuel consumption of 2.5 L/100 km. The bike was available in four colors: porcelain white, off-white and stone, ivory and stone, and white and grey. The Velocette Vogue LE was a unique and stylish bike that provided a comfortable ride and excellent performance capabilities for its time.


Technical specifications:

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

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