G50

1963 Matchless G50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Matchless's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1963 Matchless G50 relies on a 496 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. 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.

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.