Matchless G90 Super Clubman 500 (1936-39)

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.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Matchless G90 Super Clubman

Year: 1936 – 39

Engine: Single cylinder, twin port

Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cub in.

Bore x Stroke: 82.5 x 90 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 7.5:1

Lubrication: Dry sump

Oil Capacity: 2.8 L / 6.0 US pints

Exhaust: Single, chrome

Ignition: Magneto, Lucas

Starting: Kick

Battery: Lucas, 6V 12 Ah

Spark Plug: Lodge H53

Maximum Power: 3.7 kW / 5 hp

Clutch: 5-Plate

Transmission: 4-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Gear Ratios: 1st 3.16 / 2nd 2.08 / 3rd 1.1.51 / 4th 1.0:1

Frame: Single top and down pipe, double cradle

Front Suspension: Coil springs

Rear Suspension: None, Spring loaded saddle

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Wheels: Steel, wire spokes

Fuel Capacity: 9.1 L / 2.4 US gal

Top Speed: 145 km/h / 90 mph

Colours: Black, Red