Matchless Silver Arrow
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Matchless Silver Arrow | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1929 - 33 (specifications for 1930 model, slight changes over time) |
Engine | V-twin cylinder |
Compression ratio | 5.6:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/h / 65 mph |
Fuel System | Amal 4/14 |
Ignition | Lucas magneto, KLV-0 |
Transmission | 3-Speed, Sturmey Archer gearbox (from 1932: 4-speed) |
Frame | Brazed lug tubular construction incorporating cantilever rear suspension |
Suspension | Front: Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment Rear: Cantilever with two springs and friction dampers under saddle |
Brakes | Front: 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected Rear: 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected |
Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. |
Rear Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. |
Wheelbase | 1422 mm / 56 in. |
Weight | 140 kg / 308 lbs (wet) |
Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 4.9 US pints |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 105 km/h / 65 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled V-twin cylinder. The engine featured a 5.6:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 x 19 in. front tire and a 3.25 x 19 in. rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected in the front and a 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected in the rear. The front suspension was a Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment while the rear was equipped with a Cantilever with two springs and friction dampers under saddle. The Silver Arrow was fitted with a 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1422 mm / 56 in. long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Make Model | Matchless Silver Arrow |
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Year | 1929 - 33 (specifications for 1930 model, slight changes over time) |
Engine Type | V-twin cylinder |
Displacement | 397 cc / 24 cub in. |
Bore X Stroke | 54 x 86 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression | 5.6:1 |
Lubrication | Dry sump with fabric oil filter |
Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 4.9 US pints |
Exhaust | Single, chrome |
Fuel System | Amal 4/14 |
Ignition | Lucas magneto, KLV-0 |
Starting | Kick |
Transmission | 3-Speed, Sturmey Archer gearbox (from 1932: 4-speed) |
Final Drive | Chain |
Gear Ratios | 1st 16.8 / 2nd 9.4 / 3rd 6.1:1 |
Maximum Power | 11.8 kW / 16 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Frame | Brazed lug tubular construction incorporating cantilever rear suspension |
Front Suspension | Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment |
Rear Suspension | Cantilever with two springs and friction dampers under saddle |
Front Brakes | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected |
Rear Brakes | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected |
Wheels | Steel, wire spokes |
Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. |
Rear Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. |
Dimensions | Length: 2134 mm / 84 in. |
Wheelbase | 1422 mm / 56 in. |
Ground Clearance | 152 mm / 6 in. |
Saddle Height | 699 mm / 27.5 in. |
Wet Weight | 140 kg / 308 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal |
Average Consumption | 2.8 L/100 km / 35 km/l / 84 US mpg |
Top Speed | 105 km/h / 65 mph |
Colours | Black with chrome tank |