Matchless G3LCT SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
Bike Features
Make Model:
Matchless G3LCT
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 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Oil Capacity:
2.3 Litres / 2.4 US qts
Average Fuel Consumption:
3.3 L/100km / 30 km/l / 71 US mpg
Top Speed:
212 km/h / 75 mph