Positioned in Matchless's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1960 Matchless G3 350 utilizes a 347 cc (21.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18 HP (13.1 kW) at 5,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 51.9 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 G3 350 measures 179 kg (395 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.94 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Matchless archive, this model family spans 19 indexed model years from 1949 to 1967, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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