Matchless Silver Hawk (1931-35) vs Velocette KTP, KTS Mk I and KTS Mk II (1930-31)
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| Make: | Matchless | Velocette |
| Model: | Silver Hawk | KTP, KTS Mk I and KTS Mk II |
| Years: | 1931-35 | 1930-31 |
| Engine: | V-four cylinder, OHC | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC |
| Capacity: | 592 cc / 38.1 cub in. | 348.4 cc / 21.3 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 50.8 x 73 mm | 74 x 81 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.1:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump with fabric oil filter | Dry sump |
| Exhaust: | Two-into-one, chrome | 1-into-2, chrome plated silencers with fish tail mufflers |
| Ignition: | Lucas dynamo coil | Coil in conjunction with Miller |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick start |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed, Sturmey Archer gearbox | KTP: 3 Speed, hand operated KTS: 4 Speed, foot operated |
| Final Drive: | 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 |
| Front Suspension: | Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment | Webb fork with two friction dampers |
| Rear Suspension: | Cantilever | Spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes: | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected | 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding |
| Rear Brakes: | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected | 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding |
| Wheels: | Steel, wire spokes | Spoked |
| Wheelbase: | 1422 mm / 56 in. | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.25 US gal |