Matchless G11
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| Matchless G11 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1955 |
| Engine | Parallel twin cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel System | Amal 376/78 |
| Ignition | Magneto, Lucas K2F |
| Spark Plug | KLG FE80, 14mm thread |
| Battery | Lucas, 6V 12 Ah |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Frame | Single top and down pipe, double cradle |
| Suspension | Front: Teledraulic Rear: Swingarm, twin shocks and coil springs, oil damped |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 x 19 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1403 mm / 55.25 in. |
| Weight | 181 kg / 400 lbs (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 2.5 L / 5.3 US pints |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Parallel twin cylinder. The engine featured a 7.5:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 x 19 in. front tire and a 3.50 x 19 in. rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Teledraulic while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, twin shocks and coil springs, oil damped. The G11 was fitted with a 17 L / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 181 kg / 400 lbs. The wheelbase was 1403 mm / 55.25 in. long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Matchless G11 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1955 |
| Engine Type | Parallel twin cylinder |
| Displacement | 593 cc / 36.2 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 72 x 72.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 7.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Engine Oil | Hot: SAE 50 Cold: SAE 30 Extremely Cold: SAE 20 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.5 L / 5.3 US pints |
| Exhaust | Twin, chrome |
| Fuel System | Amal 376/78 |
| Ignition | Magneto, Lucas K2F |
| Starting | Kick |
| Battery | Lucas, 6V 12 Ah |
| Spark Plug | KLG FE80, 14mm thread |
| Maximum Power | 24.3 kW / 33 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.67 / 2nd 1.77 / 3rd 1.35 / 4th 1.0:1 |
| Frame | Single top and down pipe, double cradle |
| Wheelbase | 1403 mm / 55.25 in. |
| Front Suspension | Teledraulic |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, twin shocks and coil springs, oil damped |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Wheels | Steel, wire spokes |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 x 19 in. |
| Dry Weight | 181 kg / 400 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Colours | Black, Red |
| Source | Real Classic.co.uk |