The Matchless G11 is a vintage motorcycle from 1955 featuring a parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 593cc, air-cooled with a 7.5:1 compression ratio and dry sump lubrication. The bike has a 4-speed transmission with a chain final drive and a single top and down pipe double cradle frame. The wheels are steel with wire spokes and the front and rear brakes are drum brakes. The front suspension is teledraulic while the rear suspension is swingarm with twin shocks and coil springs, oil damped. The fuel system is an Amal 376/78 and ignition is provided by a Magneto, Lucas K2F. Starting is done via kickstart and the battery is a 6V 12 Ah Lucas. The oil capacity is 2.5 L and the fuel capacity is 17 L. The bike weighs 400 lbs and is available in black or red. Maximum power of the bike is 24.3 kW / 33 hp at 6800 rpm. Overall, it is a well-crafted motorcycle built in the 1950s, with engineering prowess that can provide great ridership experiences.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Matchless G11
| Year | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Parallel twin cylinder |
| Capacity | 593 cc / 36.2 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 72.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Engine Oil | Hot: SAE 50 Cold: SAE 30 Extremely Cold: SAE 20 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.5 L / 5.3 US pints |
| Exhaust | Twin, chrome |
| Fuel System | Amal 376/78 |
| Ignition | Magneto, Lucas K2F |
| Starting | Kick |
| Battery | Lucas, 6V 12 Ah |
| Spark Plug | KLG FE80, 14mm thread |
| Maximum Power | 24.3 kW / 33 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.67 / 2nd 1.77 / 3rd 1.35 / 4th 1.0:1 |
| Frame | Single top and down pipe, double cradle |
| Wheelbase | 1403 mm / 55.25 in. |
| Front Suspension | Teledraulic |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, twin shocks and coil springs, oil damped |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Wheels | Steel, wire spokes |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50 x 19 in. |
| Dry Weight | 181 kg / 400 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Colours | Black, Red |
| Source | Real Classic.co.uk |
