Yamaha FJR 1300A (2008) vs Matchless G2 / G2S / G2CS (1958-62)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Yamaha | Matchless |
| Model: | FJR 1300A | G2 / G2S / G2CS |
| Years: | 2008 | 1958-62 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Single cylinder, 4 stroke |
| Capacity: | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu-in | 248.5 cc / 15.2 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 66.2 mm | 69.85 x 64.84 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | G2 / G2S: 7.8:1 G2CS: 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Dry sump, external tank |
| Engine Oil: | Synthetic, 20W/40 | Hot: SAE 50 Cold: SAE 30 Extreme cold: SAE 20 |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Open, tubular steel frame, closed at the bottom by a pressed-steel channel |
| Front Suspension: | 48mm upside-down telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock, link-type, w/adjustable preload and rebound damping; | Swinging-arm, with shocks and coil springs |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 283mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.25 x 17 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 3.25 x 17 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1544.3 mm / 60.8 in | 1345 mm / 53 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 140 mm / 5.5 in. |
| Seat Height: | 805 mm - 825.5 mm / 31.7 in - 32.5 in. | 760 mm / 30 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 264 kg / 582 lbs | 148 kg / 325 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 25 Liters / 6.6 gal | 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal |