Matchless G85 CS

Matchless G85 CS
Manufacturer	Matchless
Production	1964 - 69
Engine	Single cylinder, four stroke, pushrod
Compression ratio	12:1
Fuel System	Amal GP, 1-3/8 in. carburetor From 1967: 932 Concentric carburetor
Ignition	Magneto
Transmission	4-Speed
Frame	Duplex frame
Suspension	Front: AMC fork Rear: Swingarm, twin shocks and coil springs, oil dampers
Brakes	Front: Drum, 7 in. Rear: Drum, 8¼ in.
Front Tire	3.00 x 21 in.
Rear Tire	4.00 x 18 in.
Wheelbase	1445 mm / 56.9 in.
Weight
Fuel Capacity	9.1 L / 2.4 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, four stroke, pushrod. The engine featured a 12:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 3.00 x 21 in. front tire and a 4.00 x 18 in. rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum, 7 in. in the front and a Drum, 8¼ in. in the rear. The front suspension was a AMC fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, twin shocks and coil springs, oil dampers. The G85 CS was fitted with a 9.1 L / 2.4 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1445 mm / 56.9 in. long.

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Overview

Make Model	Matchless G85 CS
Year	1964 - 69
Engine Type	Single cylinder, four stroke, pushrod
Displacement	497 cc / 30.3 cub in.
Bore X Stroke	86 x 85.5 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	12:1
Lubrication	Gear driven oil pump
Exhaust	Single, right side
Fuel System	Amal GP, 1-3/8 in. carburetor From 1967: 932 Concentric carburetor
Ignition	Magneto
Starting	Kick
Maximum Power	30.2 kW / 41 hp @ 6500 rpm
Transmission	4-Speed
Final Drive	Chain, 7.46
Frame	Duplex frame
Wheelbase	1445 mm / 56.9 in.
Front Suspension	AMC fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, twin shocks and coil springs, oil dampers
Front Brakes	Drum, 7 in.
Rear Brakes	Drum, 8¼ in.
Wheels	Steel, wire spokes
Front Tire	3.00 x 21 in.
Rear Tire	4.00 x 18 in.
Fuel Capacity	9.1 L / 2.4 US gal