Spec Sheet
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Back.Bike Info
CC:
249
Service
Fork oil grade:
20 SAE
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
0.33 pint
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
0.33 pint
Points Gap mm:
16 thou
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
22 psi
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
16 psi
Tyre Pressure Front - Pillion Bar / psi:
-+
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.010 inch
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.006 inch
Brakes
Front:
Drum
Rear:
Drum
Front Drum Size:
6 inch diameter full width hub
Rear Drum Size:
6 inch diameter
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
280 lbs
Fuel Capacity:
2 5/8 galls
Ground Clearance:
5 1/2 inches
Height:
39 inches
Length:
78 1/2 inches
Seat Height:
30 1/2 inches
Wheelbase:
51 1/2 inches
Width:
26 1/2 inches
Electrics
Voltage:
6v
Battery:
13 ah MLZ9E
Bulb-Headlight:
6v 30/24w
Ignition:
coil
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke OHV V Single
Bore x Stroke:
67x 70 mm
Carburation:
Amal Monobloc
Carburation Main Jet:
140
Compression Ratio:
8:1
Displacement:
249 cc
Lubrication System:
dry sump
No. of Valves:
2
Starting:
kick
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
112
Chain type:
1/2 pitch
Clutch Type:
Wet Multiplate
Final Drive:
chain
Gear Ratio 1st:
15:98
Gear Ratio 2nd:
10.53
Gear Ratio 3rd:
7.66
Gear Ratio 4th:
5.98
Sprocket front:
17 teeth
Sprocket rear:
45 teeth
Transmission:
4 Speed
Misc.
Colour Options:
black.blue,red
Place of Manufacture:
Small Heath, Birmingham, UK
Power
Max Power Output:
15bhp
Suspension
Front:
Telescopic Forks
Front Travel:
5 inches
Rear:
Twin Shock
Rear Travel:
2 3/8
Tyres
Front:
325x17
Rear:
325x17
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