Velocette KSS
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The Velocette KSS was a British
motorcycle
made by Velocette
. The final development of the K series (the K rather curiously stood for Camshaft and the SS for Super Sports) The KSS remained in production in various forms until 1948.
A production roadster motorcycle, the KSS was modified with a racing clutch and tuned to achieve 90mph around the Isle of Man TT
course, largely due to the excellent handling. Important improvements included the positive-stop foot operated gear change from the Velocette KTT
production racing version.
In 1939 Velocette developed the KSS Mk II which had a Velocette MKV KTT based chassis and a new engine with an alloy cylinder head. A touring version, the Velocette KTS was also developed with 19 inch wheels and matching mudguards.
won the 1926 Junior TT
a full ten minutes ahead of the next rider. He had a second place in 1927 and won again in 1928 and 1929.
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made by Velocette
Velocette
Velocette is the name given to motorcycles that were made by Veloce Ltd, in Hall Green, Birmingham, England. One of several motorcycle manufacturers in Birmingham, Velocette was a small, family-owned firm, selling far fewer hand-built motorcycles than the giant BSA, Norton or Triumph concerns...
. The final development of the K series (the K rather curiously stood for Camshaft and the SS for Super Sports) The KSS remained in production in various forms until 1948.
Development
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
course, largely due to the excellent handling. Important improvements included the positive-stop foot operated gear change from the Velocette KTT
Velocette KTT
The Velocette KTT is a racing British motorcycle made by Velocette. The most significant of the K series the TT designation indicated that it was a TT production racing replica. The Velocette KTT was notable for having the first positive-stop foot gear change on a motorcycle...
production racing version.
In 1939 Velocette developed the KSS Mk II which had a Velocette MKV KTT based chassis and a new engine with an alloy cylinder head. A touring version, the Velocette KTS was also developed with 19 inch wheels and matching mudguards.
Racing Success
Alec BennettAlec Bennett
Alec Bennett was an Irish-Canadian motorcycle racer famous for motorcycle Grand Prix wins and five career wins at the Isle of Man TT Races.-Biography:...
won the 1926 Junior TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
a full ten minutes ahead of the next rider. He had a second place in 1927 and won again in 1928 and 1929.