General information |
Motorcycle name
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Enfield Super Meteor |
Model year
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1956 |
Category
|
Sport |
Rating
|
3.0 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
700.0 ccm (42.71 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
Engine details
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692cc parallel-twin, cast iron crankshaft, alloy connecting rods and pistons, independent heads and iron cylinders |
Power output
|
40.0 HP (29.2 kW)) @ 5500 RPM |
Top speed
|
160.9 km/h (100.0 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
|
7.50 seconds |
1/4 mile (0.4 km)
|
16.00 seconds |
Compression
|
7.3:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
70.0 x 90.0 mm (2.8 x 3.5 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
2 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. Single 376/41 Amal Monobloc, 1-1/16´ bore |
Fuel control
|
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
|
Lucas SR2 magneto, automatic advance |
Lubrication system
|
Dry sump w/ crankcase reservoir |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
|
4-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet Multiplate |
Driveline
|
Albion gearbox w/ neutral finder, 530 Chain 100 link |
Fuel consumption
|
4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
97.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system
|
Twin independent with silencers |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Chromoly brazed, single tapered downtube, cradle type |
Front suspension
|
Telescopic forks |
Front wheel travel
|
152 mm (6.0 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Swing Arm, Armstrong shocks |
Front tire
|
3.25-19 |
Rear tire
|
3.50-19 |
Front brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex single-leading |
Diameter
|
152 mm (6.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake). Single expanding drum |
Diameter
|
178 mm (7.0 inches) |
Wheels
|
40 spoke 1-over-2, QD rear hub. Dunlop tires. |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
186.0 kg (410.0 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
192.8 kg (425.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2151 HP/kg |
Overall height
|
787 mm (31.0 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1372 mm (54.0 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
1.14 litres (0.30 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Deep Maroon |
Starter
|
Kick |
Instruments
|
120mph Speedometer |
Electrical
|
6v Lucas RM14 70w A.C. generator, bridge rectifier, electric horn, |
Light
|
7´ Lucas headlamp w/ switch and ammeter, twin pilot lights, stop/tail lights |
Comments
|
First year for Super Meteor model. Largest displacement twin at the time of production. |
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Further information |
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