Matchless Silver Hawk SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
Bike Features
Make Model:
Matchless Silver Hawk
Year:
1931 – 35
Engine:
V-four cylinder, OHC
Capacity:
592 cc / 38.1 cub in.
Bore x Stroke:
50.8 x 73 mm
Cooling System:
Air cooled
Compression Ratio:
6.1:1
Lubrication:
Dry sump with fabric oil filter
Oil Capacity:
2.3 L / 4.9 US pints
Exhaust:
Two-into-one, chrome
Fuel System:
Amal
Ignition :
Lucas dynamo
coil
Starting:
Kick
Transmission :
4-Speed, Sturmey Archer gearbox
Final Drive:
Chain
Maximum Power:
19 kW / 26 hp
Frame:
Brazed lug tubular construction incorporating cantilever
rear suspension
Front Suspension:
Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment
Rear Suspension:
Cantilever
Front Brakes:
203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected
Rear Brakes:
203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected
Wheels:
Steel, wire spokes
Front Tyre:
3.25 x 19 in.
Rear Tyre:
1958: 3.25 x
19 in. (4.00 x 19 available as an option)
Wheelbase :
1422 mm / 56 in.
Wet Weight :
172 kg / 380 lbs
Fuel Capacity :
11.4 L / 3.0 US gal
Average Consumption :
3.6 L/100 km / 28 km/l / 65 US mpg
Top Speed:
137 km/h / 85 mph