Matchless G45500
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| Matchless G45500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | Less than 100 |
| Engine | Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h / 130 mph |
| Fuel System | Amal 930 concentric carburetors |
| Ignition | Lucas competition magneto |
| Battery | 6V |
| Transmission | 4-Speed, close ratio |
| Frame | Tubular cradle, tubular |
| Suspension | Front: AMC teledraulic, with stabilizer Rear: Dowty Oleomatic |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 19 in. |
| Rear Tire | 19 in. |
| Weight | 145 kg / 320 lbs (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 4.0 L / 8.5 US pints |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 210 km/h / 130 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Dry, with primary belt drive.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 19 in. front tire and a 19 in. rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a AMC teledraulic, with stabilizer while the rear was equipped with a Dowty Oleomatic. The bike weighed just 145 kg / 320 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Matchless G45 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1951 - 58 |
| Production | Less than 100 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV |
| Displacement | 498 cc / 30.4 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 66 x 72.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Oil Capacity | 4.0 L / 8.5 US pints |
| Exhaust | Twin, chrome silencer |
| Fuel System | Amal 930 concentric carburetors |
| Ignition | Lucas competition magneto |
| Battery | 6V |
| Starting | Kick |
| Clutch | Dry, with primary belt drive |
| Transmission | 4-Speed, close ratio |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Maximum Power | 136.7 kW / 50 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Frame | Tubular cradle, tubular |
| Front Suspension | AMC teledraulic, with stabilizer |
| Rear Suspension | Dowty Oleomatic |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Tire | 19 in. |
| Rear Tire | 19 in. |
| Dry Weight | 145 kg / 320 lbs |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h / 130 mph |
| Colours | Black |
| Source | Shannons |