Matchless Silver Hawk (1931-35) vs Velocette KTP, KTS Mk I and KTS Mk II (1930-31) vs Matchless G2 / G2S / G2CS (1958-62)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Matchless	Velocette	Matchless
Model:	Silver Hawk	KTP, KTS Mk I and KTS Mk II	G2 / G2S / G2CS
Years:	1931-35	1930-31	1958-62
Engine:	V-four cylinder, OHC	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC	Single cylinder, 4 stroke
Capacity:	592 cc / 38.1 cub in.	348.4 cc / 21.3 cub in	248.5 cc / 15.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke:	50.8 x 73 mm	74 x 81 mm	69.85 x 64.84 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled
Compression Ratio:	6.1:1	6.5:1	G2 / G2S: 7.8:1 G2CS: 10.5:1
Lubrication:	Dry sump with fabric oil filter	Dry sump	Dry sump, external tank
Exhaust:	Two-into-one, chrome	1-into-2, chrome plated silencers with fish tail mufflers	Single
Starting:	Kick	Kick start	Kick
Transmission:	4-Speed, Sturmey Archer gearbox	KTP: 3 Speed, hand operated KTS: 4 Speed, foot operated	4-Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Chain
Frame:	Brazed lug tubular construction incorporating cantilever rear suspension	KTP, KTS Mk I: Open frame with load bearing motor to form part of the frame KTS MkII: Single cradle frame	Open, tubular steel frame, closed at the bottom by a pressed-steel channel
Front Suspension:	Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment	Webb fork with two friction dampers	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:	Cantilever	Spring loaded seat	Swinging-arm, with shocks and coil springs
Front Brakes:	203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected	7 in diameter drum, internal expanding	Drum
Rear Brakes:	203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected	7 in diameter drum, internal expanding	Drum
Wheels:	Steel, wire spokes	Spoked	Steel, wire spokes
Wheelbase:	1422 mm / 56 in.	1365 mm / 53.75 in	1345 mm / 53 in.
Fuel Capacity:	11.4 L / 3.0 US gal	8.5 L / 2.25 US gal	12.5 L / 3.3 US gal