G50
1954 Matchless G50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1954 Matchless G50 sport motorcycle, Matchless pairs a 496 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 51 HP (37.2 kW) at 7,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 102.8 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the G50 measures 150 kg (331 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.94 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Matchless archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 1953 to 1963, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
This bike was also called the Golden Eagle.
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