Matchless G3L350
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| Matchless G3L350 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | G3L 350 |
| Production | 1956 - 58 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, ohv |
| Compression ratio | 6.5:1 (from 1956: 7.5:1) |
| Top Speed | 212 km/h / 75 mph |
| Fuel System | Amal 76 carburetor 1-1/16 (from 1956: Amal Monobloc, 1-1/16) |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Burman (from 1956: 4-speed AMC) |
| Frame | Single down tube |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm, AMC units (from 1956: Swingarm, Girling units) |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Wheelbase | 1436 mm / 56.5" |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5" |
| Weight | 179 kg / 395 lbs (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 2.4 US qts |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 212 km/h / 75 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, ohv. The engine featured a 6.5:1 (from 1956: 7.5:1) compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, AMC units (from 1956: Swingarm, Girling units). The G3L350 was fitted with a 17 L / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1436 mm / 56.5" long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Matchless G3L
| Make Model | Matchless G3L |
|---|---|
| Year | 1956 - 58 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, ohv |
| Displacement | 347 cc / 21.2 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 69 x 93 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 6.5:1 (from 1956: 7.5:1) |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Exhaust | Single, chrome silencer |
| Fuel System | Amal 76 carburetor 1-1/16 (from 1956: Amal Monobloc, 1-1/16) |
| Electrical System | Magneto ignition, Lucas dynamo, 6V battery (from 1956:Coil ignition, Lucas alternator, 6V battery) |
| Starting | Kick |
| Maximum Power | 11.9 kW / 16 hp @ 5600 rpm (from 1956: 14.1 kW / 19 hp @ 5750 rpm) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Burman (from 1956: 4-speed AMC) |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Single down tube |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, AMC units (from 1956: Swingarm, Girling units) |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tires | 3.25 x 19" Dunlop K70 (from 1956: 3.60 x 19" Dunlop K70) |
| Rear Tires | 3.50 x 19", dunlop K70 (from 1956: 3.25 x 19", Avon SM) |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Wheelbase | 1436 mm / 56.5" |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5" |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5" (from 1956: 178 mm / 7.0" |
| Wet Weight | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 2.4 US qts |
| Average Fuel Consumption | 3.3 L/100km / 30 km/l / 71 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 212 km/h / 75 mph |