Matchless Silver Hawk (1931-35) vs Velocette KTP, KTS Mk I and KTS Mk II (1930-31) vs Matchless G2 / G2S / G2CS (1958-62) vs LIFAN Lifan LF 250GY-7 SM (2008) vs Sunbeam Model 9 (1924-27)
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| Make: | Matchless | Velocette | Matchless | LIFAN | Sunbeam |
| Model: | Silver Hawk | KTP, KTS Mk I and KTS Mk II | G2 / G2S / G2CS | Lifan LF 250GY-7 SM | Model 9 |
| Years: | 1931-35 | 1930-31 | 1958-62 | 2008 | 1924-27 |
| Engine: | V-four cylinder, OHC | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC | Single cylinder, 4 stroke | Four stroke, single cylinder | Single cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity: | 592 cc / 38.1 cub in. | 348.4 cc / 21.3 cub in | 248.5 cc / 15.2 cub in. | 248.9 | 493 cc / 30.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 50.8 x 73 mm | 74 x 81 mm | 69.85 x 64.84 mm | 72 x 61.2 mm | 80 x 98 mm mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.1:1 | 6.5:1 | G2 / G2S: 7.8:1 G2CS: 10.5:1 | 6.5:1 | |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick start | Kick | Electric & kick | Push |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed, Sturmey Archer gearbox | KTP: 3 Speed, hand operated KTS: 4 Speed, foot operated | 4-Speed | 5 Speed | 3-Speed, medium ratio |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | 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 | Split cradle frame of round tubes in 7020 light alloy | Single front down tube |
| Front Suspension: | Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment | Webb fork with two friction dampers | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork | Druid forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Cantilever | Spring loaded seat | Swinging-arm, with shocks and coil springs | Swinging arm | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes: | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected | 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding | Drum | Single disc | Drum, internal expanding |
| Rear Brakes: | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected | 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding | Drum | Single disc | Drum, internal expanding |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.25 US gal | 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal | 12 Litres | 11.4 L / 2.5 Imp gal / 3.0 US gal |