MATCHLESS G80 498 (1949 - 1963) Description & History: Same machine as the AJS model 18, the G80 was manufactured from 1949 to 1963. The bike had a single cylinder, four stroke engine of 498cc and a compression ratio of 5.9:1. All its 23 HP were enough to pull a machine of 177 kg with a top speed of 78 mph.
MATCHLESS G80 498 1949 - 1963 Full Specifications:Brand: MATCHLESS, Model: G, Type: G80 1949, Name Year: G80 498 1949 - 1963, Engine Type: Single Cylinder, Four Stroke, Displacement: 498 cm3, Bore Xstroke: -, Compression: 5.9:1, Horsepower: 17(23)/5400 KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: -, Fuel System: Carburetor, Gearbox: -, Clutch: -, Primary Drive: -, Final Drive: Chain, Frame: -, Front Suspension: -, Rear Suspension: -, Front Brake: Drum, Rear Brake: Drum, Length: -, Width: -, Seat Height: -, Wellbase: -, Ground Clearance: -, Weight: 390 lbs OR 177 kg, Fuel Capacity: -, Tyres Front: -, Tyres Rear: -.