G50

1958 Matchless G50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1958 Matchless G50 sport motorcycle, Matchless utilizes a 496 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. 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.