Sport · 1955
65 Springer
Technical Overview
1955 Panther 65 Springer Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1955 Panther 65 Springer sport motorcycle, Panther pairs a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 60.0 x 88.0 mm (2.4 x 3.5 inches) with a 6.5:1 compression ratio.
Engine
Displacement 248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Compression 6.5:1
Bore x Stroke 60.0 x 88.0 mm (2.4 x 3.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Magneto
Lubrication Wet sump forced lubrication
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 4-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Dry multiplate
Driveline Roller chain final drive
Chain Size 520
Chassis
Frame Type Single cradle
Front Suspension Hydraulic telescopic
Rear Suspension Swingarm
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3.25-19
Rear Tyre 3.25-19
Front Tire Pressure 2.0 bar (29 psi)
Rear Tire Pressure 2.2 bar (32 psi)
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Wire spoked wheels
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Dual
Oil Capacity 1.80 litres (1.90 US quarts)
Service & Fluids
Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 / 10W-50 Synthetic 4T (API SN / JASO MA2)
Brake Fluid DOT 4
Spark Plugs NGK CR8E / CR9E
Battery 12V 7Ah / 9Ah (YTX7L-BS / YTX9-BS)
Other
Starter Kick
Electrical 12V 7Ah / 9Ah (YTX7L-BS / YTX9-BS)
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