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|name = | |name = Simplex Automatic | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Simplex | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1942 - 1960 | |production = 1942 - 1960 | ||
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|power = 3.89 HP (2.9 KW) @ 5000RPM | |power = 3.89 HP (2.9 KW) @ 5000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = carburetor | ||
|ignition = magneto | |ignition = magneto | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = Final Drive: belt <br> | |transmission = Final Drive: belt <br> | ||
Clutch: variable speed automatic <br> | Clutch: variable speed automatic <br> | ||
Latest revision as of 21:34, 23 November 2019
| Simplex Automatic | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1942 - 1960 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 50.8mm x 64.3mm |
| Horsepower | 3.89 HP (2.9 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Ignition | magneto |
| Transmission | Final Drive: belt Clutch: variable speed automatic |
| Suspension | Front: leading link Rear: rigid |
| Brakes | Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 2.50-26 |
| Rear Tire | 2.50-26 |
| Wheelbase | 47.01 inches (1194 mm) |
| Weight | 134.92 pounds (61.2 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.5 Gallon (9.46 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Simplex Automatic was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Simplex between 1942 and 1960. Claimed horsepower was 3.89 HP (2.9 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 50.8mm bore x 64.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 130.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the variable speed automatic.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.50-26 front tire and a 2.50-26 rear tire. The front suspension was a leading link while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The Automatic was fitted with a 2.5 Gallon (9.46 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 134.92 pounds (61.2 Kg). The wheelbase was 47.01 inches (1194 mm) long.