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48/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.22 hp/kg
Top Speed
161 km/h
Engine
700 ccm
Technical Overview
1956 Enfield Super Meteor Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1956 Enfield Super Meteor sport motorcycle, Enfield pairs a 700 cc (42.7 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 40 HP (29.2 kW) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 57.1 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Super Meteor measures 192.8 kg (425 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.82 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,372 mm (54 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 360 km (224 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 161 km/h (100 mph).
Specific Output
57.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.82 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~360 km (224 mi)
Engine
Displacement700.0 ccm (42.71 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine Details692cc parallel-twin, cast iron crankshaft, alloy connecting rods and pistons, independent heads and iron cylinders
Power40.0 HP (29.2 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Compression7.3:1
Bore x Stroke70.0 x 90.0 mm (2.8 x 3.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Single 376/41 Amal Monobloc, 1-1/16´ bore
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionLucas SR2 magneto, automatic advance
LubricationDry sump w/ crankcase reservoir
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet Multiplate
DrivelineAlbion gearbox w/ neutral finder, 530 Chain 100 link
Performance
Top Speed160.9 km/h (100.0 mph)
0-400m16.00 seconds
0-100 km/h7.50 seconds
Fuel Consumption4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases97.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustTwin independent with silencers
Chassis
Frame TypeChromoly brazed, single tapered downtube, cradle type
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Front Travel152 mm (6.0 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwing Arm, Armstrong shocks
Wheelbase1372 mm (54.0 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre3.50-19
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Duplex single-leading
Front Brake Ø152 mm (6.0 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Single expanding drum
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