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| Manufacturer | Associated Motorcycles Plumstead, London |
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| Production | 1958-1963 |
| Engine | 496 cc SOHC air cooled single |
| Power | 51bhp @ 7,200rpm [citation needed] |
| Transmission | Four speed gearbox to chain final drive |
| Brakes | drum brakes |
| Weight | 320 pounds (150 kg) (dry) |
The Matchless G50 is an historic racing British motorcycle made by Associated Motorcycles (AMC) at the former Matchless works in Plumstead, London. Developed in 1958 from the 350 cc AJS 7R, but with the engine capacity increased to 500 cc, 180 G50s were built in the next four years. Although less powerful than its main competitor the Norton Manx the G50 proved highly competitive at three hundred pounds and was faster round bends.[1] If success is measured by longevity then this is the most successful Matchless motorcycle, and high specification replicas are still being produced to this day, although financial problems at AMC ended production in 1963.[2]
- ^ Brown, Roland (1999). The History of British Bikes. Paragon. ISBN 978-0-7525-3153-3.
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