Matchless G3LS 350
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| Matchless G3LS 350 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1954 and 1958 |
| Engine | Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV |
| Compression ratio | 1954: 6.5:1 1958: 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/h / 75 mph |
| Fuel System | 1954: Amal 76, 1-1/16 in. 1958: Amal Monobloc, 1-1/16 in. |
| Ignition | 1954: Magneto, Lucas dynamo 1958: Coil ignition, Lucas alternator |
| Battery | 6V |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Frame | Tubular cradle, single down tube |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping Rear: 1954: Swinging arm, AMC units 1958: Swinging arm, Girling units |
| Brakes | Front: 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls Rear: 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls |
| Front Tire | 1954: 3.25 x 19 in. 1958: 3.60 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tire | 1954: 3.50 x 19 in. 1958: 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1436 mm / 56.5 in. |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in. |
| Weight | 179 kg / 395 lbs (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 1954: 2.3 L / 4.9 US pints 1958: 2.8 L / 5.9 US pints |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 121 km/h / 75 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV. The engine featured a 1954: 6.5:1 1958: 7.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 1954: 3.25 x 19 in. 1958: 3.60 x 19 in. front tire and a 1954: 3.50 x 19 in. 1958: 3.25 x 19 in. rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls in the front and a 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping while the rear was equipped with a 1954: Swinging arm, AMC units 1958: Swinging arm, Girling units. The G3LS 350 was fitted with a 17 L / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1436 mm / 56.5 in. long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Matchless G3 LS
"1954 model"
"1958 model"
| Make Model | Matchless G3 LS |
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| Year | 1954 and 1958 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV |
| Displacement | 348 cc / 21.2 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 69 x 93 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 1954: 6.5:1 1958: 7.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Oil Capacity | 1954: 2.3 L / 4.9 US pints 1958: 2.8 L / 5.9 US pints |
| Exhaust | Single, chrome silencer |
| Fuel System | 1954: Amal 76, 1-1/16 in. 1958: Amal Monobloc, 1-1/16 in. |
| Ignition | 1954: Magneto, Lucas dynamo 1958: Coil ignition, Lucas alternator |
| Battery | 6V |
| Starting | Kick |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Maximum Power | 1954: 11.8 kW / 16 hp @ 5600 rpm 1958: 13.0 kW / 19 hp @ 5750 rpm |
| Frame | Tubular cradle, single down tube |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping |
| Rear Suspension | 1954: Swinging arm, AMC units 1958: Swinging arm, Girling units |
| Front Brakes | 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls |
| Rear Brakes | 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Tire | 1954: 3.25 x 19 in. 1958: 3.60 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tire | 1954: 3.50 x 19 in. 1958: 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1436 mm / 56.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 1954: 165 mm / 6.5 in. 1958: 178 mm / 7.0 in. |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in. |
| Wet Weight | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Average Consumption | 3.3 L/100 km / 30 km/l / 71 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 121 km/h / 75 mph |
| Colours | Black |
| Review | Classic Bike, May 1991 |