Matchless G3 LS (1954and1958) vs Yamaha RS 200 (1979-81)
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| Make: | Matchless | Yamaha |
| Model: | G3 LS | RS 200 |
| Years: | 1954and1958 | 1979-81 |
| Engine: | Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV | Two stoke, parallel twin |
| Capacity: | 348 cc / 21.2 cub in. | 195 cc / 11.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69 x 93 mm | 52 x 46 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 1954: 6.5:1 1958: 7.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump | Autolube |
| Ignition: | 1954: Magneto, Lucas dynamo 1958: Coil ignition, Lucas alternator | Battery |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric & Kick |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | 1954: Swinging arm, AMC units 1958: Swinging arm, Girling units | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 1954: 3.25 x 19 in. 1958: 3.60 x 19 in. | 2.75-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 1954: 3.50 x 19 in. 1958: 3.25 x 19 in. | 3.00-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1436 mm / 56.5 in. | 1245 mm / 49.0 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 1954: 165 mm / 6.5 in. 1958: 178 mm / 7.0 in. | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in. | 765 mm / 30.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 L / 4.5 US gal | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 us gal |