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The '''Matchless G12''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] sport [[motorcycle]] produced between 1958 and 1966. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM. | The '''Matchless G12''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] sport [[motorcycle]] produced between 1958 and 1966. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM. | ||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-wrong-arm-of-the-law#matchless-g-12 The Wrong Arm of the Law] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-wrong-arm-of-the-law#matchless-g-12 The Wrong Arm of the Law] | ||
[[Category:Matchless motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | |||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Matchless G-12''' | |||
|image = | |||
|aka = G12 | |||
|manufacturer = [[Matchless]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1958 - 1966 | |||
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|engine = twin, four-stroke | |||
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|compression = | |||
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|power = 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500RPM | |||
|torque = | |||
|fuel_system = carburettor. amal | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: telescopic <br> | |||
Rear: swingarm with coil-over shocks | |||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) | |||
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|dry_weight = 396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg) | |||
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}} | |||
The '''[[Matchless]] G12''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] standard produced by [[Matchless]] between 1958 and 1966. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks. The bike weighed just 396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg). | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/allez-france#matchless-g-12 Allez France!] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/swedish-teens-run-wild#matchless-g-12 Swedish Teens Run Wild] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/otley#matchless-g-12 Otley] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-wrong-arm-of-the-law#matchless-g-12 The Wrong Arm of the Law] | |||
[[Category:standard motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Matchless motorcycles]] | [[Category:Matchless motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | [[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | ||
Revision as of 23:24, 24 May 2019
The Matchless G12 was a twin, four-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1958 and 1966. Claimed horsepower was 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke.
Drive
The final drive was via chain.
Chassis
Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equiped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks. The bike weighed just 396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg).
In Media
| Manufacturer | Matchless |
|---|---|
| Also called | G12 |
| Production | 1958 - 1966 |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Horse Power | 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Fuel system | carburettor. amal |
| Transmission | Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: swingarm with coil-over shocks |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Weight | 396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Matchless G12 was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Matchless between 1958 and 1966. Claimed horsepower was 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke.
Chassis
Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks. The bike weighed just 396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg).