1953Sportbike
Matchless G50
Key specifications
Engine
496 cc
Power
51 HP
Weight
150 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake). Rigid
Technical details
Source specification data
- Make
- Matchless
- Model
- G50
- Category
- Sport
- Comments
- This
- bike was also called the
- Golden Eagle
- .
- Modifications Compared To Previous Model
- Measured
- by longevity the
- G50
- is the most successfull
- Matchless
- bike.
- The
- production ended in 1963.
- Power
- 51.00 HP (37.2 kW)) @ 7200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburettor
- Displacement
- 496.00 ccm (30.27 cubic inches)
- Cooling System
- Air
- Engine Details
- Single cylinder, four-stroke
- Transmission Type Final Drive
- Chain
- Dry Weight
- 150.0 kg (330.7 pounds)
- Power Weight Ratio
- 0.3400 HP/kg
- Seat
- Single seat
- Frame Type
- BSA
- Rear Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake). Rigid
- Front Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)