Matchless G12, de Luxe, CS, CSR
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| Matchless G12, de Luxe, CS, CSR | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1958 - 66 |
| Engine | Twin cylinder |
| Compression ratio | G12/de Luxe: 7.5:1 CS/CSR: 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/h / 95 mph |
| Fuel System | Amal 389, 1-1/8 |
| Ignition | Lucas K2F |
| Spark Plug | G12/de Luxe/CS: KLG FE80, 14 mm thread, ¾ in. reach CSR: KLG FE220, 14 mm thread, ¾ in. reach |
| Battery | Lucas 6V, 12Ah |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Suspension | Front: AMC teledraulic fork Rear: Swingarm with twin shocks, Girling |
| Brakes | Front: Drum, 7in. sls Rear: Drum, 7in. sls |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 x 19 in. |
| Weight | 180 kg / 396 lbs (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 2.5 L / 5.3 US pints |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 153 km/h / 95 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Twin cylinder. The engine featured a G12/de Luxe: 7.5:1 CS/CSR: 8.5:1 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, 7in. sls in the front and a Drum, 7in. sls in the rear. The front suspension was a AMC teledraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with twin shocks, Girling. The G12, de Luxe, CS, CSR was fitted with a 17 L / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 180 kg / 396 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Matchless G12 (all models) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1958 - 66 |
| Engine Type | Twin cylinder |
| Displacement | 646 cc / 39.4 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 72 x 79.3 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | G12/de Luxe: 7.5:1 CS/CSR: 8.5:1 |
| 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 389, 1-1/8 |
| Ignition | Lucas K2F |
| Starting | Kick |
| Battery | Lucas 6V, 12Ah |
| Spark Plug | G12/de Luxe/CS: KLG FE80, 14 mm thread, ¾ in. reach CSR: KLG FE220, 14 mm thread, ¾ in. reach |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, 97 links |
| Internal Gear Ratios | 1st 2.56 / 2nd 1.70 / 3rd 1.22 / 4th 1.00:1 |
| Maximum Power | 26 kW / 35 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | AMC teledraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with twin shocks, Girling |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 7in. sls |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 7in. sls |
| Wheels | Steel, wire spokes |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 x 19 in. |
| Dry Weight | 180 kg / 396 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Average Consumption | 4.3 L/100 km / 23.4 km/l / 55 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 153 km/h / 95 mph |
| Colours | Black with chrome tank panels |
| Source | Wikipedia |