Specifications

The "MATCHLESS" "Sports 500" gives the death-blow to the old idea that a really fast motorcycle must necessarily be expensive. For the "Sports 500" will reach a genuine 80 m.p.h., and, by reason of its high "power to weight" ratio, possesses amazing powers of acceleration and hill-climbing performance, and yet sells at a price lower than that of many ordinary touring models.

Read the specification below-a high efficiency two-port O.H.V. engine, four-speed gearbox with built-in positive stop foot gear change, oil-bath chain case, "MATCHLESS" chromidium brakes, chromium-edged mudguards, full dry sump lubrication-every conceivable feature which will ensure superlative performance and service is included.

SPECIFICATION.

ENGINE "MATCHLESS" 4.98 h.p. high efficiency O.H.V. SPORTS. Enclosed overhead valve gear, positively lubricated from main engine oil pump with special pipe to lubricate inlet valve guide. Decompressor to ensure easy starting, latest design Lo-ex aluminium alloy piston, extra large double row roller big-end bearing, double-camshaft timing gear running in oil bath, down draught inlet port, double exhaust ports. Bore, 82.5 mm.; stroke, 93 mm.; capacity, 498 cc. LUBRICATION. "MATCHLESS" dry sump system with pressure feed to all working parts and fabric oil filter. Cycle parts lubricated by grease gun. CARBURETTER. "Amal" carburetter with horizontal mixing chamber. Twist grip control for throttle. GEARBOX. Heavyweight "Burman" four-speed gearbox with built-in foot gear control. Gearbox pivot-mounted with accessible draw bolt for adjusting front chain. Gear ratios: 4.86, 6.23, 7.3 and 12.9 to 1. GEAR CONTROL. Positive stop foot control. TRANSMISSION. Front chain completely enclosed in oil-bath chain-case. Shock absorbers on engine shaft and in clutch. 5/8in. x 3/8in. rear chain protected by adequate guard. IGNITION. By Lucas magneto (Magdyno if electric lighting specified) mounted behind engine and driven by chain enclosed in cast aluminium case integral with timing case cover. EXHAUST SYSTEM. Two large diameter exhaust pipes terminating in large detachable silencers, all chromium-plated. High competition exhaust pipes with round silencers at option without extra charge. STANDS. Spring-up centre prop stand. Separate tubular stand for front wheel. TANKS. Bulbous saddle tank tor petrol; capacity 2 gallons. Separate oil tank under saddle; capacity 3 pints. SPRING FORKS. Wide heavyweight forks of compression-spring type with extra heavy fork links and finger-adjustable shock absorbers.	BRAKES. Latest type "MATCHLESS" brakes with cast chromidium brake-drums with cooling fins on both wheels. Cover plates with chromium-plated rims to exclude mud and water, Rear brake operated by long pedal on left-hand side of machine. Front brake operated by lever on handlebar. STEERING DAMPER. Adjustable "MATCHLESS" steering damper incorporated. MUDGUARDS. Deep-section mudguards with chromium-plated edges. Rear guard detachable for tyre repairs. SADDLE. Lycett "Aero" spring seat. TYRES. 26in. x 3.25in. "Firestone" Cord. LUGGAGE CARRIER. Detachable luggage carrier can be supplied at extra charge of FINISH. Petrol tank finished in glossy black enamel with gold lines and chromium-plated embossed "M" on each side. Chromium-plated strip down centre of tank top. Frame, handlebars, etc, stove-enamelled black after special anti-rust process. Mudguards black with chromium-plated moulding round edges, giving exceptionally smart appearance. All usual bright parts chromium-plated.
		CODE WORD
	"Sports 500" Model 33/D80 to Standard specification...	ZAWYP
	"Sports 500" Model 33/D80 with Lucas Magdyno Electric Lighting and Electric Horn...	ZAYAK
	Model 33/D80 "DE LUXE" with Lucas Magdyno Electric Lighting, Electric Horn, Speedo-meter, Oil Indicator, Ignition switch and illuminated Instrument Panel mounted above Handlebars...	ZAYBS
	NOTE.-When ordering please specify clearly whether high or low exhaust pipes are required.

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