Cagiva SST350 (1979-83)

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The Cagiva SST350 motorcycle was produced from 1979-1983. It featured a two-stroke, single cylinder engine with a 341cc capacity, and had a compression ratio of 9.6:1. The bike had a 34mm Dell’Orto carburetor and a battery & coil ignition system, later switched to an electronic CDI. The SST350 had both electric and kick starting options and produced a maximum power of 27 hp at 7000rpm. The clutch was a wet multi-plate system and it had a 5-speed transmission with final drive chain. The bike had a Ceriant telescopic fork suspension for the front and a pivoted fork and Betor dampers with 3-way adjustment for the rear. It had a single disc front brake and a drum rear brake. The front and rear tires were 3.25-19 and 4.00-18 respectively. The SST350 had a seat height of 828mm and a dry weight of 114kg. It could hold 10.5 liters of fuel, had a consumption average of 55mpg, and could go up to a top speed of 90.3mph. Its standing 1/4 mile time was 15.7 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Cagiva SST350

Year: 1979 – 83


Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 341 cc / 21.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 80 x 68 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Induction: 34mm Dell’Orto
Ignition: Battery & coil later Electronic CDI
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 27 hp / 20 kW @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Oil damper Ceriant telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Pivoted fork and Betor dampers 3-way adjustment
Front Brakes: Single disc

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25 -19
Rear Tyre: 4.00 -18
Seat Height: 828 mm / 32.6 in
Dry Weight: 114 kg / 252 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10.5 Litres / 2.7 US gal
Consumption average: 55 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.7 sec
Top Speed: 90.3 mph

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