Matchless G2 CSR (1962-65)

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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

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