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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Matchless G-12'''
|name            = Matchless G-12
|image            =
|aka              = G12
|aka              = G12
|manufacturer    = [[Matchless]]
|manufacturer    = Matchless
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1958 - 1966
|production      = 1958 - 1966

Latest revision as of 20:20, 23 November 2019

The Matchless G12 was a twin, four-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1958 and 1966. Claimed horsepower was 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The final drive was via chain.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equiped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks. The bike weighed just 396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg).

In Media[edit | edit source]

Matchless G-12
Manufacturer
Also called G12
Production 1958 - 1966
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Horsepower 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System carburetor. amal
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm with coil-over shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Weight 396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg) (dry),
Manuals Service Manual


The Matchless G12 was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Matchless between 1958 and 1966. Claimed horsepower was 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks. The bike weighed just 396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg).

In Media[edit | edit source]