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.
Within MotoLibrary's Panther archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1955 to 1958, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Use this page to compare this motorcycle by its real specifications, not only by model name. Focus on the details that affect fit, comfort, handling, range and ownership.
Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.