Matchless G3 LS (1954and1958) vs Yamaha RS 200 (1979-81) vs Yamaha YDS-3C (1966-67)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Matchless	Yamaha	Yamaha
Model:	G3 LS	RS 200	YDS-3C
Years:	1954and1958	1979-81	1966-67
Engine:	Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV	Two stoke, parallel twin	Two stroke, piston-port, parallel twin, Crankshaft supported in four roller bearings; needle-roller small-end and big-end bearings. Light-alloy cylinder head;
Capacity:	348 cc / 21.2 cub in.	195 cc / 11.8 cu-in	247 cc / 15.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	69 x 93 mm	52 x 46 mm	56 x 50 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Air cooled	Air-cooled
Compression Ratio:	1954: 6.5:1 1958: 7.5:1	6.5:1	7.5;1
Ignition:	1954: Magneto, Lucas dynamo 1958: Coil ignition, Lucas alternator	Battery	Generator
Starting:	Kick	Electric & Kick	Kick
Clutch:	Wet, multi-plate	Wet multi-plate	Wet, multi-plate clutch mounted on left side of crankshaft
Transmission:	4-Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed Helical-gear primary drive. Rear chain % x %in with top guard. Engine rpm at 30 mph in top gear, approximately 2,500.
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Chain
Front Suspension:	Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping	Telescopic forks	Telescopic forks with hydraulic damping.
Rear Suspension:	1954: Swinging arm, AMC units 1958: Swinging arm, Girling units	Dual shocks	Dual shocks swinging arm, Pivoted rear fork controlled by spring-and-hydraulic units with three-position adjustment for load.
Front Brakes:	178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls	Drum	Drum
Rear Brakes:	178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls	Drum	Drum
Front Tyre:	1954: 3.25 x 19 in. 1958: 3.60 x 19 in.	2.75-17	3.00 -18
Rear Tyre:	1954: 3.50 x 19 in. 1958: 3.25 x 19 in.	3.00-17	3.25 -18
Wheelbase:	1436 mm / 56.5 in.	1245 mm / 49.0 in	1470.5 mm / 51.9 in
Fuel Capacity:	17 L / 4.5 US gal	11.5 Litres / 3.0 us gal	11.4 Litres / 3.0 gal