Sunbeam Model 6
Sunbeam Model 6 | |
Manufacturer | |
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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 |
EngineEdit
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, side valve. The engine featured a 5.0:1 compression ratio.
ChassisEdit
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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OverviewEdit
Make Model. | Sunbeam Model 6 "Lion" |
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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 |