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) vs Velocette Viceroy (1960-64) vs Velocette Veloce 3.5 hp (1909-18)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Matchless	Velocette	Matchless	LIFAN	Sunbeam	Velocette	Velocette
Model:	Silver Hawk	KTP, KTS Mk I and KTS Mk II	G2 / G2S / G2CS	Lifan LF 250GY-7 SM	Model 9	Viceroy	Veloce 3.5 hp
Years:	1931-35	1930-31	1958-62	2008	1924-27	1960-64	1909-18
Engine:	V-four cylinder, OHC	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC	Single cylinder, 4 stroke	Four stroke, single cylinder	Single cylinder, OHV	Two stroke, horizontally opposed twin cylinder	Two stroke, single cylinder
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	247 cc / 15.1 cub in	499 cc / 30.5 cub 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	54 x 54 mm	85 x 88 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled
Starting:	Kick	Kick start	Kick	Electric & kick	Push	Kick start	Pedal
Transmission:	4-Speed, Sturmey Archer gearbox	KTP: 3 Speed, hand operated KTS: 4 Speed, foot operated	4-Speed	5 Speed	3-Speed, medium ratio	4 Speed constant mesh	7/8 in V-shape belt, rubber, Dunlop
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Belt	Belt
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	Single massive tube, panels light alloy castings	New design, very strong, low position. (Colonial model with extra ground clearance)
Front Suspension:	Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment	Webb fork with two friction dampers	Telescopic fork	Telescopic fork	Druid forks	Telescopic fork	Druid Patent, spring forks
Rear Suspension:	Cantilever	Spring loaded seat	Swinging-arm, with shocks and coil springs	Swinging arm	Rigid, spring loaded saddle	Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping	Spring loaded seat
Front Brakes:	203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected	7 in diameter drum, internal expanding	Drum	Single disc	Drum, internal expanding	6 x 1" drum	Bowden
Rear Brakes:	203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected	7 in diameter drum, internal expanding	Drum	Single disc	Drum, internal expanding	6 x 1" drum	Foot operated belt rim brake