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Matchless G90 Super Clubman 500 (1936-39)

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Matchless G90 Super Clubman 500 (1936-39)

At a glance

Capacity
498 cc / 30.4 cub in.
Power
3.7 kW / 5 hp

The full picture.

The Matchless G90 Super Clubman motorcycle was produced between 1936 and 1939. This model has a single cylinder twin-port engine with a capacity of 498cc and bore x stroke of 82.5 x 90 mm. The air-cooled engine has a compression ratio of 7.5:1 and lubrication is dry sump. The ignition is magneto by Lucas and starting is done by a kick. The maximum power that can be achieved is 3.7kW/5hp.

The motorcycle has a 5-plate clutch with a 4-speed transmission that features gear ratios of 1st 3.16 / 2nd 2.08 / 3rd 1.1.51 / 4th 1.0:1. The final drive is chain-driven. The Matchless G90 Super Clubman has a single top and downpipe, double cradle frame with coil springs in front suspension. The rear suspension is spring loaded saddle. Brakes are drum brakes both in front and rear with steel, wire-spoked wheels.

The motorcycle can achieve a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph) and has a fuel capacity of 9.1 L (2.4 US Gal). The Matchless G90 Super Clubman comes in the colors of black and red.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Matchless G90 Super Clubman

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1936 – 39
EngineSingle cylinder, twin port
Capacity498 cc / 30.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke82.5 x 90 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio7.5:1
LubricationDry sump
Oil Capacity2.8 L / 6.0 US pints
ExhaustSingle, chrome
IgnitionMagneto, Lucas
StartingKick
BatteryLucas, 6V 12 Ah
Spark PlugLodge H53
Maximum Power3.7 kW / 5 hp
Clutch5-Plate
Transmission4-Speed
Final DriveChain
Gear Ratios1st 3.16 / 2nd 2.08 / 3rd 1.1.51 / 4th 1.0:1
FrameSingle top and down pipe, double cradle
Front SuspensionCoil springs
Rear SuspensionNone, Spring loaded saddle
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
WheelsSteel, wire spokes
Fuel Capacity9.1 L / 2.4 US gal
Top Speed145 km/h / 90 mph
ColoursBlack, Red