Technical specifications
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Valiant |
| Years: |
1957-64 |
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Production:
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1600 units
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Engine:
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Four stroke, flat twin cylinder
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Capacity:
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192 cc / 11.7 cub in
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Bore x Stroke:
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50 x 49 mm
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Compression Ratio:
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8.5:1
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Lubrication:
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Wet sump
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Carburetor:
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2 x Amal 363 monobloc
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Exhaust:
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Twin with torpedo shaped silencers
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Ignition:
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Coil
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Battery:
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6V, 42W
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Starting:
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Kick start
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Max Power:
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8.8 kW / 12 hp @ 6000 rpm (from 1958 @ 7000 rpm)
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Clutch:
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Dry, three-plate
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Transmission:
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4 Speed constant mesh
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Final Drive:
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Shaft
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Gear Ratio:
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1st 2.078 / 2nd 1.353 / 3rd 1.0 / 4th 0.739:1
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Frame:
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Duplex frame with single top tube
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Wheelbase:
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1300 mm / 51.2 in
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Seat height:
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737 mm / 29 in
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Ground Clearance:
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152 mm / 6 in
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Front Suspension:
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Telescopic fork
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Rear Suspension:
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Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping
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Front Brakes:
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5 x 1" drum
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Rear Brakes:
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5 x 1" drum
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Wheels:
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Spoked
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Front Tyre:
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3.25 x 18"
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Rear Tyre:
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3.25 x 18"
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Fuel Capacity:
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13.6 L / 3.6 US gal
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Dry Weight:
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115.7 kg / 255 lbs
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Recommended Top Speed:
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97 km/h / 60 mph
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Colours:
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Black, green
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Source:
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Rider Magazine
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