Aermacchi Chimera
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| Aermacchi Chimera | |
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| Also called | Chimera 250, Chimera 175 |
| Production | 1956 - 1965 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 60.0mm x 61.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 68 mph (110 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 13.41 HP (10.0 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Ignition | bobine |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: Telescopic |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 2.50-17 |
| Rear Tire | 2.50-17 |
| Wheelbase | 53.54 inches (1360 mm) |
| Length | 78.74 inches (2000 mm) |
| Width | 24.02 inches (610 mm) |
| Height | 39.37 inches (1000 mm) |
| Weight | 268.96 pounds (122.0 Kg) (dry), 125.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Aermacchi Chimera 175 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Aermacchi between 1956 and 1965. It could reach a top speed of 68 mph (110 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 13.41 HP (10.0 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 60.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 172.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.50-17 front tire and a 2.50-17 rear tire. 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 Telescopic. The bike weighed just 268.96 pounds (122.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 53.54 inches (1360 mm) long.
1956 - 1961 Aermacchi Chimera 175[edit | edit source]
The Chimera was manufactured from 1956 to 1961, only 119 units being released on the streets.
1958 - 1962 Aermacchi Chimera 250[edit | edit source]
The new Chimera had the same characteristics as the 175cc version, except for the engine displacement, the power, the gearbox and the maximum speed of more than 110 km/h.