Left: KRT designed squish piston, as used by Rob Walker over the last 10 years in the 500 and 590cc engines. See the Velocette Specials gallery for more details of Rob’s racing success with British Historic Racing.
The KRT Squish Piston, manufactured by Omega weighs 460 grams including rings, gudgeon pin and ‘C’ clips.
The Velocette design standard Omega piston weighs 560 grams including rings, pin, and ‘C’ clips
Piston, rings, gudgeon pin and ‘C’ Clips Price: £225
‘Works’ squish piston – Manx 2-ring design Price:275
Left to right below:
Standard Velocette KRT low squish design piston ‘Works’ 1967 ‘Neil Kelly’ racing
VM/VMT piston: 540 gms 3-ring road or race 446 gms 2-ring piston 474 gms
All are forged Omega pistons and weights include gudgeon pin, C clips and rings
