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Matchless G3L

Make Model	Matchless G3L
Year	1956 - 58
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, ohv
Capacity	347 cc / 21.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke	69 x 93 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	6.5:1 (from 1956: 7.5:1)
Lubrication	Dry sump
Exhaust	Single, chrome silencer
Fuel System	Amal 76 carburetor 1-1/16 (from 1956: Amal Monobloc, 1-1/16)
Electrical System	Magneto ignition, Lucas dynamo, 6V battery (from 1956:Coil ignition, Lucas alternator, 6V battery)
Starting	Kick
Maximum Power	11.9 kW / 16 hp @ 5600 rpm (from 1956: 14.1 kW / 19 hp @ 5750 rpm)
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission	4-Speed Burman (from 1956: 4-speed AMC)
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Single down tube
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, AMC units (from 1956: Swingarm, Girling units)
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyres	3.25 x 19" Dunlop K70 (from 1956: 3.60 x 19" Dunlop K70)
Rear Tyres	3.50 x 19", dunlop K70 (from 1956: 3.25 x 19", Avon SM)
Wheels	Steel, laced wire spokes
Wheelbase	1436 mm / 56.5"
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5"
Ground Clearance	165 mm / 6.5" (from 1956: 178 mm / 7.0"
Wet Weight	179 kg / 395 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 L / 4.5 US gal
Oil Capacity	2.3 L / 2.4 US qts
Average Fuel Consumption	3.3 L/100km / 30 km/l / 71 US mpg
Top Speed	212 km/h / 75 mph