is it an early MV ?
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The tank badge is Ducati Meccanica
My guess is it's a Mach 1 250 single, also known in some markets as a Diana Mk 3. Late Sixties.
The tank badge is Ducati Meccanica
My guess is it's a Mach 1 250 single, also known in some markets as a Diana Mk 3. Late Sixties.
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It's a 500cc racer. I've fudged the name on the tank, otherwise it'd be too obvious!
Nope no idea at all
C'mon, you want a hint so soon? 
Nope it's a 500 1969 something, maybe a Matchless
Aero Matchi ?
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Looks like I may have been off a bit
Linto 500 Twin cylinder
The Linto 500 was brought into being through the initiative of Lino Tonti. This engineer from the Romagna district of Italy had already designed special Grand Prix and record motorcycles. The most famous one was the Bianchi 350-500 two-cylinder that Remo Venturi raced.
The Linto 500 was the result of joining together two Aermacchi 250 single-cylinder horizontal engines, both four-stroke models with rod-and-rocker distribution. These engines were originally earmarked for racers, especially the Ala d'Oro type.
Lino Tonti's prototype was ready for racing in 1968. In tests the two-cylinder generated 61 h.p. at 9,800 r-P-m., more than the once-official Nortons and Matchlesses that were still the best choice for private racers in the Continental Circus. Alberto Pagani drove the Linto 500 to second Place in the East German Grand Prix.
Linto 500 Twin cylinder
The Linto 500 was brought into being through the initiative of Lino Tonti. This engineer from the Romagna district of Italy had already designed special Grand Prix and record motorcycles. The most famous one was the Bianchi 350-500 two-cylinder that Remo Venturi raced.
The Linto 500 was the result of joining together two Aermacchi 250 single-cylinder horizontal engines, both four-stroke models with rod-and-rocker distribution. These engines were originally earmarked for racers, especially the Ala d'Oro type.
Lino Tonti's prototype was ready for racing in 1968. In tests the two-cylinder generated 61 h.p. at 9,800 r-P-m., more than the once-official Nortons and Matchlesses that were still the best choice for private racers in the Continental Circus. Alberto Pagani drove the Linto 500 to second Place in the East German Grand Prix.
Well done.
Spot on!
Spot on!
I thought I would wait as I was not really sure 
I always found the Linto interesting. A very small team (almost a garden shed effort and I mean that out of respect) who had the imagination and skill to put two 250 singles together to create a 500 parallel twin. It didn't go smoothly but they persevered and got a Grand Prix podium finish! Alberto Pagani was a good proven rider, BTW.
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Velocette Venom 500 single, about 1961?
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Velocette Venom 500 single, about 1961?
Is it a BSA?
The innervation in doing something like this was really to be admired especially considering they never had high tech tools we have today
Nope
Sorry DaveM, but have you seen my comment/question from above?:
Dave I missed it but yes
Velocette Clubman 1966
1966 Velocette Clubman 500cc. This bike has been in the same family since 1970, and was Classic Bike Magazine 2007 winner of the Classic Bike of the Year at the Excel Show. Featured in Classic Bike magazine Jan 2008.
[h=2]Venom Clubman[/h] From 1960, Velocette produced the Venom (and the Viper) in a 'Clubman' racing version, fitted with TT Amal carburettors, a manually controlled BTH racing magneto (in place of the Lucas unit) and a close ratio gearbox, with the compression ratio raised to 9.3 to 1.[SUP][7][/SUP] The Venom Clubman dispensed with the glass fibre enclosure and instead made a feature of highly polished crankcase and gearbox castings. Supplied with 'rearset' controls, lowered handlebars and a steering damper, the Clubman also had a range of optional accessories including a 'megaphone' exhaust silencer, a rev counter and light alloy wheel rims.[SUP][5][/SUP] Although they could be hard to start (with a whole section in the owners handbook on starting technique) experienced Clubman riders found them easy to maintain and fast, as the Venom Clubman could achieve over 100 mph.[SUP][10][/SUP] In 1966 the Venom was upgraded to the Mk II, which had the Thruxton front forks fitted with rubber gaiters, a twin leading shoe front brake and narrowed mudguards which combined with s new exhaust design gave it a more modern sports motorcycle look.[SUP][5][/SUP]
Velocette Clubman 1966
1966 Velocette Clubman 500cc. This bike has been in the same family since 1970, and was Classic Bike Magazine 2007 winner of the Classic Bike of the Year at the Excel Show. Featured in Classic Bike magazine Jan 2008.
[h=2]Venom Clubman[/h] From 1960, Velocette produced the Venom (and the Viper) in a 'Clubman' racing version, fitted with TT Amal carburettors, a manually controlled BTH racing magneto (in place of the Lucas unit) and a close ratio gearbox, with the compression ratio raised to 9.3 to 1.[SUP][7][/SUP] The Venom Clubman dispensed with the glass fibre enclosure and instead made a feature of highly polished crankcase and gearbox castings. Supplied with 'rearset' controls, lowered handlebars and a steering damper, the Clubman also had a range of optional accessories including a 'megaphone' exhaust silencer, a rev counter and light alloy wheel rims.[SUP][5][/SUP] Although they could be hard to start (with a whole section in the owners handbook on starting technique) experienced Clubman riders found them easy to maintain and fast, as the Venom Clubman could achieve over 100 mph.[SUP][10][/SUP] In 1966 the Venom was upgraded to the Mk II, which had the Thruxton front forks fitted with rubber gaiters, a twin leading shoe front brake and narrowed mudguards which combined with s new exhaust design gave it a more modern sports motorcycle look.[SUP][5][/SUP]
Right, thanks.
Oh blimey, I've got to think of another one....
Oh blimey, I've got to think of another one....
Interesting that the Clubman went through a lot of changes in the its lifetime Velocette Venom
One of my favourites, such a purposeful looking machine:
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