Matchless G80, C, CS, S, R
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| Matchless G80, C, CS, S, R | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1946 - 66 |
| Engine | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, pushrod |
| Compression ratio | 1946 onwards: 5.9:1 From 1956: 7.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 126 km/h / 78 mph |
| Fuel System | Amal 27 mm carburetor |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Frame | Duplex frame |
| Suspension | Front: G80L: Teledraulic fork G80: Girder fork Rear: G80: None, springloaded saddle G80S : Swingarm, springloaded |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Wheelbase | 1397 mm / 55.0 in. |
| Weight | 177 kg / 390 lbs (dry), |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 126 km/h / 78 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, 4-stroke, pushrod. The engine featured a 1946 onwards: 5.9:1 From 1956: 7.3:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a G80L: Teledraulic fork G80: Girder fork while the rear was equipped with a G80: None, springloaded saddle G80S : Swingarm, springloaded. The bike weighed just 177 kg / 390 lbs. The wheelbase was 1397 mm / 55.0 in. long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Matchless G80, G80C, G80 CS, G80S |
|---|---|
| Year | 1946 - 66 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, pushrod |
| Displacement | 498 cc / 30.3 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 82.5 x 93 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 1946 onwards: 5.9:1 From 1956: 7.3:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump with external oil tank |
| Exhaust | Single, right side |
| Fuel System | Amal 27 mm carburetor |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Starting | Kick |
| Maximum Power | 21 kW / 28 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Duplex frame |
| Wheelbase | 1397 mm / 55.0 in. |
| Front Suspension | G80L: Teledraulic fork G80: Girder fork |
| Rear Suspension | G80: None, springloaded saddle G80S : Swingarm, springloaded |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Wheels | Steel, wire spokes |
| Dry Weight | 177 kg / 390 lbs |
| Top Speed | 126 km/h / 78 mph |
| Source | Wikipedia |