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Vespa 150 GL (1962-65)

admin — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:27:03 +0000

The Vespa 150 GL was a motorbike produced between 1962-65 with 79,845 units made. It has a two stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 145.5cc and a compression ratio of 7.2:1. The bike has a Dell’Orto SI 20/17D carburetor and is air cooled with a centrifugal fan. The fuel mixture is 1:50 and has contact breaker ignition with a coil. The bike starts with a kick start as it has a 6V battery. The clutch is wet with a multiplate and has a maximum power of 4.6 kW at 5000 rpm. There is a 4-speed grip-shift constant mesh transmission with a final drive that is direct. The bike’s frame is made from pressed sheet steel and has a streamlined monocoque structure. Suspension is provided by a coil spring and damper in the front and in the rear, and there are drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels. The wheels are interchangeable with split rims, and the tyres have a size of 3.5 x 10″. The bike is 1770mm in length, 675mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 1200mm. The seat height is 800mm, and the dry weight is 97 kg. The tank capacity is 7.5L, and it has an average fuel consumption of 2.1L/100km. The top speed of the bike is 95km/h, and it comes in two colours, metallic blue and white.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Vespa 150 GL

Year: 1962 – 65
Production: 79 845 units
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 145.5 cc / 8.9 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 57 x 57 mm
Compression: 7.2:1
Carburetor: Dell’Orto SI 20/17D
Cooling: Air cooled, centrifugal fan
Fuel Mixture: 1:50
Ignition: Contact breaker and coil
Starting: Kick start
Battery: 6V
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Max Power: 4.6 kW / 6.25 hp @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gear Ratios: 1st 14.46 / 2nd 10.28 / 3rd 7.46 / 4th 5.48:1
Final Drive: Direct drive
Frame: Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension: Trail arm with coil spring and damper
Rear Suspension: Coil spring and damper
Front Brakes: 125 mm drum
Rear Brakes: 127 mm drum
Wheels: Interchangeable with split rim
Front Tyre: 3.5 x 10″
Rear Tyre: 3.5 x 10″
Dimensions: Length: 1770 mm / 69.7 in Width: 675 mm / 26.6 in
Wheelbase: 1200 mm / 47.2 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight: 97 kg / 214 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 7.5 L / 2 US gal
Consumption average: 2.1 L/100 km / 42 km/l / 98 US mpg
Top Speed: 95 km/h / 59 mph
Colours: Metallic Blue, White
Source: Scooterlounge.com

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Ducati 175TS Turismo Speciale (1962-65)

admin — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:26:24 +0000

The Ducati 175TS Turismo Speciale motorcycle was produced from 1962 to 1965 and featured a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 174.5 cc. It had a compression ratio of 7:1 and was cooled by air. The bike was equipped with a Dell’Orto MB22B carburetor and 6V 40W generator, points, and coil for ignition. Its maximum power was 8.2 kW or 11 hp, achieved at 7500 rpm. The clutch was a multi-wet plate, wet type and its transmission had four speeds with a chain final drive, with gear ratios of 1st 2.75, 2nd 1.65, 3rd 1.18, and 4th 0.97. It had a single cradle tubular frame and hydraulic telescopic fork for suspension. The bike had a drum full aluminum brake system with a wheelbase of 1310 mm and a dry weight of 98.5 kg. The model is 1980mm long, 680mm wide, and 1040mm high. The front and rear tyres are 2.50-18 and 2.75-18, respectively. Its fuel capacity was 17L or 4.5 US gal or 3.7 Imp gal and with top speed of 118 km/h or 73 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 175TS Turismo Speciale

Year: 1962 – 65
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 174.5 cc / 10.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 7:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Dell’Orto MB22B carburetor
Ignition: 6V 40W generator, points and coil
Spark Plug: Marelli CW225A
Battery: SAFA 3L3, 13.5Ah
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 8.2 kW / 11 hp @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Multi wet plate, wet
Primary Drive: 2.522:1
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.65 / 3rd 1.18 / 4th 0.97:1
Final Drive: 3.066:1
Frame: Single cradle tubular frame
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ducati
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: Drum, full aluminium, 158 mm
Rear Brakes: Drum, full aluminium, 136 mm
Front Tyre: 2.50 -18
Rear Tyre: 2.75 -18
Dimensions: Length: 1980 mm / 78.0 in Width: 680 mm / 26.8 in Height: 1040 mm / 40.9 in
Wheelbase: 1310 mm / 51.6 in
Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight: 98.5 kg / 108 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed: 118 km/h / 73 mph

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Matchless G2 CSR (1962-65)

admin — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:45:53 +0000

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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