Matchless G3LCT (1956-58) vs Suzuki GSX-S 950 (2024)
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| Make: | Matchless | Suzuki |
| Model: | G3LCT | GSX-S 950 |
| Years: | 1956-58 | 2024 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, ohv | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC |
| Capacity: | 347 cc / 21.2 cub in. | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69 x 93 mm | 73.4 x 59.0 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.5:1 (from 1956: 7.5:1) | 12.2:1 |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump | Wet sump |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet multiplate with assist-and-slip functions |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed Burman (from 1956: 4-speed AMC) | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | 525 RK chain |
| Frame: | Single down tube | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 43mm KYB Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, AMC units (from 1956: Swingarm, Girling units) | Linkage-assisted spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustable KYB shock |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x 310mm floating discs with Tokico 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 240mm disc with Nissin single-piston caliper |
| Wheels: | Steel, laced wire spokes | TRP 6-spoke cast aluminum |
| Wheelbase: | 1436 mm / 56.5" | 1460 mm / 57.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.5" | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 165 mm / 6.5" (from 1956: 178 mm / 7.0" | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Wet Weight: | 179 kg / 395 lbs | 214 kg / 472 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |