Yamaha MT-09 (2021) vs Matchless G3LCT (1956-58)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Yamaha | Matchless |
| Model: | MT-09 | G3LCT |
| Years: | 2021 | 1956-58 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, ohv |
| Capacity: | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in | 347 cc / 21.2 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 62.1 mm | 69 x 93 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 6.5:1 (from 1956: 7.5:1) |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Dry sump |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Clutch: | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4-Speed Burman (from 1956: 4-speed AMC) |
| Final Drive: | O-ring chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Diamond frame | Single down tube |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping | Swingarm, AMC units (from 1956: Swingarm, Girling units) |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper | Drum |
| Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1436 mm / 56.5" |
| Seat Height: | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in | 800 mm / 31.5" |
| Ground Clearance: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 165 mm / 6.5" (from 1956: 178 mm / 7.0" |
| Wet Weight: | 189 kg / 417 lbs | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |