Panther M120: history, specs, pictures

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Panther M120
Manufacturer
Also called M 120
Production 1959 - 1966
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 88.0mm x 106.0mm
Horsepower 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3-19
Rear Tire 3-19
Wheelbase 59.02 inches (1499 mm)
Length 82.68 inches (2100 mm)
Seat Height 27.95 inches (710 mm)
Weight 460.99 pounds (209.1 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Consumption 5.10 liters/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Panther M120 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Panther between 1959 and 1966. Claimed horsepower was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 106.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 649.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3-19 front tire and a 3-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The bike weighed just 460.99 pounds (209.1 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.02 inches (1499 mm) long.