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BZ 350 D

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Top Speed
130 km/h
Engine
342 ccm

1955 Ardie BZ 350 D Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1955 Ardie BZ 350 D sport motorcycle, Ardie features a 342 cc (20.9 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 60.0 x 61.0 mm (2.4 x 2.4 inches) with a 6.8:1 compression ratio.

On the scales, the BZ 350 D measures 161 kg (355 lbs) dry. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ardie archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1955 to 1960, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine
Displacement 342.0 ccm (20.87 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, two-stroke
Engine Details Twin, two-stroke
Compression 6.8:1
Bore x Stroke 60.0 x 61.0 mm (2.4 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Ignition Magneto
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 4-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate
Performance
Top Speed 130.0 km/h (80.8 mph)
Chassis
Frame Type Doble cradle
Front Suspension Hydraulic telescopic
Rear Suspension Twin shock
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3.25-19
Rear Tyre 3.25-19
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brake Ø 180 mm (7.1 inches)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø 180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheels Spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 161.0 kg (354.9 pounds)
Overall Height 1015 mm (40.0 inches)
Overall Length 2090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall Width 680 mm (26.8 inches)
Fuel Capacity 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)
Other
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