1955Other
Sunbeam S8 500
Key specifications
Engine
487 cc
Power
24 HP
Weight
187 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Technical details
Source specification data
- Make
- Sunbeam
- Model
- S8 500
- Category
- Sport touring
- Power
- 24.00 HP (17.5 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
- Clutch
- Dry singleplate
- Fuel System
- Carburettor
- Bore X Stroke
- 70.0 x 63.5 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches)
- Compression
- 6.5:1
- Displacement
- 487.00 ccm (29.72 cubic inches)
- Cooling System
- Oil & air
- Engine Details
- Twin, four-stroke
- Lubrication System
- Wet sump
- Transmission Type Final Drive
- Shaft drive (cardan)
- Dry Weight
- 187.0 kg (412.3 pounds)
- Power Weight Ratio
- 0.1283 HP/kg
- Seat
- Two single seats
- Wheels
- Spoked
- Frame Type
- Twin cradle
- Rear Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear Suspension
- Plungers
- Front Suspension
- Telescopic