ROY BACON
Introduction
Background
Viper and Venom
Scrambler and Endurance
Clubman and Veeline
The Thruxton
Competition
Specifications
The Velocette singles had a long revered history before the sports Viper and Venom appeared in 1956. They enhanced the marque´s reputation and their line culminated in the Thruxton the epitome of the British Single. All versions are described here in words and pictures.
Roy Bacon has over 40 motorcycles books to his credit and is acknowledged as a leading authority on the subject. A chartered engineer, he comments on design, as well as describing history he has lived through.
Motocycle Monographs are a handy, pocket-sized series books for the enthusiast and general reader alike. Each book covers a single marque, model or machine in depth, the authoritive text being full supported by contemporary photographs to provide a complete reference source. Motorcycles of all ages ant types and from all countries are covered by the constantly expanding list; offering history in the pocket.