Velosolex (Solex) Models

Velosolex Solex Models

Prototype (1941) - developed from 1941 to 1945 in occupied France

45 cc (1946-53) First production model.

- 45 cc engine. - 1946-51 > 26 1/2" wheels. 1951-53 > 24" wheels. - Swan-neck frame.

model 45 cc

330 (1953-55)

- introduction of 49 cc engine

model 330

660 (1955-57)

- introduction of round-tube frame

model 660

1010 (1957-58)

- introduction of domed piston

model 1010

1400 (1958-59)

- first model with 23" wheels (19" x 1 3/4" tires).

model 1400

1700 (1959-61)

- first model with a clutch.

model 1700

S 2200 V1 (1961-62)

- Cyclomoteur 2200 engine - first model with air filter assembly covering spark plug.

model S 2200 V1

S 2200 V2 (1962-64)

- Cyclomoteur 2200 engine - front brake lever controls front brake and throttle.

model S 2200 V2

S 3300 (1964-66)

- Cyclomoteur 2200 engine with new fuel system - introduction of square-tube frame - first model with rear drum brake standard

model S 3300

S 3800

- Cyclomoteur 3800 engine

For Solex S 3800 USA info, see: https://solex3800usa.over-blog.com

model S 3800

4600 V1 (1973-77)

- Cyclomoteur 3800 engine- export model...sold in USA, Canada, UK/England, Denmark, Greece, Tunisia, Uruguay, Chile, Peru- basically a model S 3800 frame with a model 5000 headlight, handlebars, engine and controls.

model 4600 V1

4600 V2 (1975) aka "The Horse"

~ Cyclomoteur 3800 engine

~ sold only in the USA and Canada

~ brake light, electric horn, engine stop switch

~ extra coil to power the brake light

~ CEV 6 V 21 W round headlight

~ CEV taillight; dual-element #1154 bulb

~ more powerful flywheel & lighting coil to power the horn & larger lights

~ available in blue, orange, yellow or black

model 4600 V2

4600 V3 (1977-79)

~ Cyclomoteur 3800 engine

~ sold only in the USA

~ brake light, electric horn, engine stop switch

~ extra coil to power the brake light

~ GE 6 V 18 W round headlight in a Luxor body & bezel

~ ULO taillight; dual-element #1154 bulb

~ more powerful flywheel and lighting coil to power the horn & larger lights

~ 1977 ~ available in blue, yellow or black

~ 1978 ~ available in blue or yellow

~ 1979 ~ available only in yellow

model 4600 V3

For Velosolex 4600 information, photos, details, etc. go to: https://velosolex4600.over-blog.com

5000 (1971-78)

- 20" wheels (16" whitewall tires) - Cyclomoteur 3800 engine - available in white, blue, orange or yellow - special Dutch model available in black, with 12" tires.