General information |
Motorcycle name
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Silk 700S Sabre Mk2 |
Year model
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1978 |
Type
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Allround |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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653.0 ccm (39.85 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Twin, two-stroke |
Effect
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54.0 HP (39.4 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
Top speed
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177.0 km/h (110.0 mph) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor |
Ignition
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Electronic |
Lubrication system
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50:1 petroil mix |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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4-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Exhaust system
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Exhaust pipes,Ossa silencer |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
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Cerriani style forks |
Rear suspension
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Twin shocks |
Front tire
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3.60-18 |
Rear tire
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4.10-18 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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254 mm (10.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
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180 mm (7.1 inches) |
Wheels
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Six-spoke Campagnolo cast wheel |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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140.0 kg (308.6 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.3857 HP/kg |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Black |
Starter
|
Kick |
Comments
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Silk Engineering was British company. |
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