Matchless Silver Hawk (1931-35) technical specifications
Matchless Silver Hawk is produced in 1931-35. Engine is V-four cylinder, OHC, displacement 592 cc / 38.1 cub in. Matchless Silver Hawk top speed is 137 km/h / 85 mph. Matchless Silver Hawk wet weight is 172 kg / 380 lbs. Matchless Silver Hawk has 3 photos.
Technical specifications
+ Add to 'Compare list'| Model: | Silver Hawk |
| Years: | 1931-35 |
| Engine: | V-four cylinder, OHC |
| Capacity: | 592 cc / 38.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 50.8 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.1:1 |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump with fabric oil filter |
| Oil Capacity: | 2.3 L / 4.9 US pints |
| Exhaust: | Two-into-one, chrome |
| Fuel System: | Amal |
| Ignition: | Lucas dynamo coil |
| Starting: | Kick |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed, Sturmey Archer gearbox |
| Final Drive: | Chain |
| Maximum Power: | 19 kW / 26 hp |
| Frame: | Brazed lug tubular construction incorporating cantilever rear suspension |
| Front Suspension: | Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment |
| Rear Suspension: | Cantilever |
| Front Brakes: | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected |
| Rear Brakes: | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected |
| Wheels: | Steel, wire spokes |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 1958: 3.25 x 19 in. (4.00 x 19 available as an option) |
| Wheelbase: | 1422 mm / 56 in. |
| Wet Weight: | 172 kg / 380 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal |
| Average Consumption: | 3.6 L/100 km / 28 km/l / 65 US mpg |
| Top Speed: | 137 km/h / 85 mph |