Yamaha SR 400 (2014-15) vs Matchless G3 LS (1954and1958)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Matchless |
| Model: | SR 400 | G3 LS |
| Years: | 2014-15 | 1954and1958 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 348 cc / 21.2 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 87 х 67.2 mm | 69 x 93 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 1954: 6.5:1 1958: 7.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Oil Capacity: | 2.4 Litres | 1954: 2.3 L / 4.9 US pints 1958: 2.8 L / 5.9 US pints |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump | Dry sump |
| Ignition: | TCI | 1954: Magneto, Lucas dynamo 1958: Coil ignition, Lucas alternator |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multiple Disc | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Steel Double Cradle | Tubular cradle, single down tube |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | 1954: Swinging arm, AMC units 1958: Swinging arm, Girling units |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | 1954: 3.25 x 19 in. 1958: 3.60 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-16 | 1954: 3.50 x 19 in. 1958: 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1436 mm / 56.5 in. |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 30.9 in | 800 mm / 31.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 1954: 165 mm / 6.5 in. 1958: 178 mm / 7.0 in. |
| Wet Weight: | 174 kg / 384 lbs | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 gal | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |