Technical specifications
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| Model: |
MSS |
| Years: |
1935-68 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, single cylinder,
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Capacity:
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499 cc / 30.5 cub in
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Bore x Stroke:
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86 x 86 mm
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Compression Ratio:
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6.75:1
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Carburetor:
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Amal Monobloc
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Lubrication:
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Dry sump
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Exhaust:
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Single, megaphone silencer
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Ignition:
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Magnetor, Lucas system
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Starting:
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Kick start
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Battery:
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6V, 60W
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Max Power:
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19.9 kW / 27 hp @ 5000 rpm
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Transmission:
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4 Speed
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Final Drive:
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Chain
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Gear Ratios:
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1st 14 / 2nd 9.6 / 3rd 7.3 / 4th 5.5:1
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Dimensions:
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Length: 2130 mm / 84.0 in. Width: 700 mm / 27.5 in Height: 990 mm / 39.0 in
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Wheelbase:
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1365 mm / 53.75 in
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Ground Clearance:
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140 mm / 5.5 in
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Seat Height:
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775 mm / 30.5 in
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Front Suspension:
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Telescopic fork with 2-way hydraulic damping
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Rear Suspension:
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Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable
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Front Brakes:
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Drum
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Rear Brakes:
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Drum
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Front Wheel:
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WM2 x 19
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Rear Wheel:
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WM2 x 19
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Front Tyre:
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3.25 x 19 in
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Rear Tyre:
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3.25 x 19 in
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Rake:
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27°
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Fuel Capacity:
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19.3 L / 5.1 US gal
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Dry Weight:
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170 kg / 375 lbs
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Top Speed:
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130 km/h / 80 mph
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Colours:
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Black/chrome, Red/black, White/Black
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Source:
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Wikipedia, Motos-anglaisis
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