Sunbeam Model 6
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| Sunbeam Model 6 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1921 - 37 |
| Engine | Single cylinder, side valve |
| Compression ratio | 5.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 3.4 kW / 4.5 hp |
| Transmission | 3-Speed wide ratio |
| Frame | Single downtube cradle |
| Suspension | Front: Druid forks Rear: Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Wheelbase | 1359 mm / 53.5" |
| Weight | 136 kg / 300 lbs (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 4.0 Imp pt / 4.8 US pt |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.4 L / 2.5 Imp gal / 3.0 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, side valve. The engine featured a 5.0:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Druid forks while the rear was equipped with a Rigid, spring loaded saddle. The Model 6 was fitted with a 11.4 L / 2.5 Imp gal / 3.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 136 kg / 300 lbs. The wheelbase was 1359 mm / 53.5" long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model. | Sunbeam Model 6 "Lion" |
|---|---|
| Year | 1921 - 37 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, side valve |
| Displacement | 492 cc / 30.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 77 x 105.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 5.0:1 |
| Exhaust | Single |
| Starting | Kick |
| Power | 3.4 kW / 4.5 hp |
| Transmission | 3-Speed wide ratio |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 13.7 / 2nd 8.2 / 3rd 4.9:1 (Side car model: 1st 14.6 / 2nd 8.7 / 3rd 5.25:1 or 15.5, 9.3 and 5.6) |
| Frame | Single downtube cradle |
| Front Suspension | Druid forks |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Tires, Front And Rear | 3.25 x 26" (Optional: 3.50 x 26") |
| Dimensions | Length: 2083 mm / 82" Width 813 mm / 32" |
| Wheelbase | 1359 mm / 53.5" |
| Saddle Height | 711 mm / 28" |
| Dry Weight | 136 kg / 300 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.4 L / 2.5 Imp gal / 3.0 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 4.0 Imp pt / 4.8 US pt |
| Source | Sunbeamsidevalve.com |