[4] Right from the start the Silk 700S featured state of the art electronic ignition and had a power-to-weight ratio combined with excellent handling that enabled it to compete with some of the best road bikes of the time.

The pressed up, four roller bearing crank had the primary drive taken from the crankshaft centre, to an inverted Velocette Venom four-speed gearbox.

The engine's claimed 48 bhp was developed at 6,000rpm, giving good touring performance, and peak torque was at 3,000rpm, comparable to the Suzuki GT750.

Coolant in the cylinder jackets absorbed engine heat and rose convectively via a rubber tube to the radiator.

Improvements from the Mk 1 included finned cylinder barrels, a redesigned seat, instruments, and rear light nacelle.