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G2 CSR

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44 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
121 km/h
Engine
200 ccm

1966 Matchless G2 CSR Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1966 Matchless G2 CSR sport motorcycle, Matchless relies on a 200 cc (12.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 70.0 x 65.0 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches) with a 10.5:1 compression ratio.

The 14.8-liter (3.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 121 km/h (75 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Matchless archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1964 to 1968, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine
Displacement 200.0 ccm (12.20 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Compression 10.5:1
Bore x Stroke 70.0 x 65.0 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Lubrication Dry sump
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate
Performance
Top Speed 121.0 km/h (75.2 mph)
Chassis
Frame Type Single cradle
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Swinging arm-shocks-coil springs
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3-19
Rear Tyre 3.50-19
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Fuel Capacity 14.80 litres (3.91 US gallons)
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