Beschreibung:

Velocette's popular KSS enjoyed an extensive production run, from 1925 to 1948, confirming just how sound the initial ohc design and specification was. But it was still a bold move by the Hall Green factory to continue manufacturing what was effectively a pre-war sports model – with girder forks – at a time when the majority of overseas markets were suffering economic hardship and, thanks to Britain's Export or Die philosophy, when home sales were almost non-existent. Very little is known about the KSS until its repatriation from Belgium by Arthur Wheeler in the mid-1990s, since when it was used for a while as his personal transport. It was then purchased, reportedly untouched, by a well-known sidecar trials passenger some 20 years ago. Following his untimely demise the Velo passed to his trials-rider son, who has ridden the bike on several occasions each year, mainly to specific classic events in the north Devon area; the last outing being the 2017 Tarka Run. He states that aside from essential maintenance and a regular oil change the machine has consistently provided a trouble-free ride, while remaining in exactly the same form as originally purchased, undoubtedly helped by many years of condensation-free storage. (No more than three kicks were required to start the KSS, on the occasion of our photography visit.) An inspection of this handsome 'unspoilt' motorcycle is recommended. Offered with old style V5.