The Matchless G3L motorcycle was produced from 1956 to 1958 and had a four-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 347cc. The bike had a maximum power of 16 hp at 5600 rpm and a top speed of 75 mph. The G3L had a telescopic fork front suspension and a swingarm rear suspension with drum brakes on both wheels. The bike had a wet, multi-plate clutch and a four-speed transmission. The fuel system used an Amal 76 carburetor, and the electrical system used magneto ignition with a 6V battery. The bike had a single down tube frame and a chain final drive. The front and rear tires were 3.25 x 19″ Dunlop K70 and 3.50 x 19″ Dunlop K70, respectively. The G3L had a wheelbase of 1436mm and a seat height of 800mm. The motorcycle had a wet weight of 179kg and could hold 17L of fuel with an average consumption of 3.3L/100km or 30 km/l. The bike had a ground clearance of 165mm and an oil capacity of 2.3L.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Matchless G3L
| Year | 1956 – 58 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, ohv |
| Capacity | 347 cc / 21.2 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 69 x 93 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 (from 1956: 7.5:1) |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Exhaust | Single, chrome silencer |
| Fuel System | Amal 76 carburetor 1-1/16 (from 1956: Amal Monobloc, 1-1/16) |
| Electrical System | Magneto ignition, Lucas dynamo, 6V battery (from 1956:Coil ignition, Lucas alternator, 6V battery) |
| Starting | Kick |
| Maximum Power | 11.9 kW / 16 hp @ 5600 rpm (from 1956: 14.1 kW / 19 hp @ 5750 rpm) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Burman (from 1956: 4-speed AMC) |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Single down tube |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, AMC units (from 1956: Swingarm, Girling units) |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyres | 3.25 x 19″ Dunlop K70 (from 1956: 3.60 x 19″ Dunlop K70) |
| Rear Tyres | 3.50 x 19″, dunlop K70 (from 1956: 3.25 x 19″, Avon SM) |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Wheelbase | 1436 mm / 56.5″ |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5″ |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5″ (from 1956: 178 mm / 7.0″ |
| Wet Weight | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 2.4 US qts |
| Average Fuel Consumption | 3.3 L/100km / 30 km/l / 71 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 212 km/h / 75 mph |
