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General information |
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Model name
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Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer |
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Year
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2016 |
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Category
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Classic |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Engine details
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Triumph TR6 engine |
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Power
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47.0 HP (34.3 kW)) @ 6700 RPM |
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Compression
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9.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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71.0 x 82.0 mm (2.8 x 3.2 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Amal type R930/23 |
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Gearbox
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4-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Exhaust system
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Twin up-swept chrome pipes |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Chrome moly, nickel plated, oil-bearing frame with oil filter included |
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Front suspension
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35mm Cerani fork |
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Front wheel travel
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190 mm (7.5 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Twin Girling reproduction dampers and springs |
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Rear wheel travel
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100 mm (3.9 inches) |
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Front tire
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2.75-21 |
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Rear tire
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100/110-18 |
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Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Wheels
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Wire-spoke wheels |
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Seat
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Hand-made upholstered long seat |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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135.0 kg (297.6 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.3481 HP/kg |
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Overall height
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1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
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Overall length
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2000 mm (78.7 inches) |
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Overall width
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900 mm (35.4 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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8.00 litres (2.11 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Black |
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Comments
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English made bike. A limited edition of 300 Steve McQueen Desert Racers from Métisse, each one comes with a certificate of authenticity and Steve McQueen’s signature on the tank. |
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