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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)

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1931 Matchless Silver Hawk
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1930 Velocette KTP, KTS Mk I and KTS Mk II
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1958 Matchless G2 / G2S / G2CS
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2008 LIFAN Lifan LF 250GY-7 SM
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1924 Sunbeam Model 9
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1960 Velocette Viceroy
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Make: Matchless Velocette Matchless LIFAN Sunbeam Velocette
Model: Silver Hawk KTP, KTS Mk I and KTS Mk II G2 / G2S / G2CS Lifan LF 250GY-7 SM Model 9 Viceroy
Years: 1931-35 1930-31 1958-62 2008 1924-27 1960-64
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
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
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
Cooling System: Air cooled Air cooled Air cooled Liquid cooled Air cooled Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 6.1:1 6.5:1 G2 / G2S: 7.8:1 G2CS: 10.5:1 6.5:1 7.5:1
Starting: Kick Kick start Kick Electric & kick Push Kick start
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
Final Drive: Chain Chain Chain Chain Chain 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
Front Suspension: Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment Webb fork with two friction dampers Telescopic fork Telescopic fork Druid forks Telescopic fork
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
Front Brakes: 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding Drum Single disc Drum, internal expanding 6 x 1" drum
Rear Brakes: 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding Drum Single disc Drum, internal expanding 6 x 1" drum
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 10.2 L / 2.7 US gal