The Matchless G2 CSR motorcycle was produced between 1962-65 and had a single cylinder, four-stroke engine with a capacity of 242cc. It was air-cooled with a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and used dry sump lubrication with SAE 30/SAE 50 engine oil. The bike featured a kick start, multi-plate wet clutch and a 4-speed transmission with a chain final drive.
The front suspension had hydraulic damping while the rear suspension was controlled by Girling 3-position spring-and-hydraulic units. Brakes were 152mm/6in drum with finger adjustment at both the front and back, and the bike had laced wire-spoked steel wheels with 3.25 x 17 inch tires. The fuel capacity was 14.8L/3.9 US gallons with an average consumption of 3.6L/100km/27.6 km/l or 65 US mpg.
The Matchless G2 CSR had a top speed of 121 km/h or 75 mph and came in red or black. Overall, the bike received a favorable review from Motor Cycle in February 1966.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Matchless G2 CSR
| Year | 1962- 65 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, four stroke |
| Capacity | 242 cc / 14.8 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 69.9 x 64.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Engine Oil | SAE 30 / SAE 50 |
| Oil Capacity | 1.4 L / 3.0 US pints |
| Exhaust | Single, chrome silencer |
| Fuel System | Amal Monobloc carburetor, 376/99 |
| Ignition | Coil, Wipac 54 W, ac generator |
| Battery | Exide, 11Ah |
| Starting | Kick |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.67 / 2nd 1.77 / 3rd1.35 / 4th 1.1:1 |
| Front Suspension | AMC telescopic fork with hydraulic damping |
| Rear Suspension | Pivoted rear fork controlled by Girling 3-position spring-and-hydraulic units |
| Front Brakes | 152 mm /6 in. drum, finger adjustment |
| Rear Brakes | 152 mm /6 in. drum, finger adjustment |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 x 17 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25 x 17 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1346 mm / 53 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in. |
| Seat Height | 762 mm / 30 in. |
| Dry Weight | 149 kg / 325 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.8 L / 3.9 US gal |
| Average Consumption | 3.6 L/100 km / 27.6 km/l65 US mpg |
| Braking 48 km/h / 30 mph – 0 | 9.1 m / 30 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 19.6 sec / 108 km/h / 67 mph |
| Top Speed | 121 km/h / 75 mph |
| Colours | Red, Black |
| Review | Motor Cycle, 24 February 1966 |
