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General information |
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Model
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Silk 700S Sabre Mk2 |
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Year
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1979 |
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Category
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Allround |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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653.0 ccm (39.85 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Twin, two-stroke |
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Power
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54.0 HP (39.4 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
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Top speed
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177.0 km/h (110.0 mph) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor |
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Ignition
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Electronic |
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Lubrication system
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50:1 petroil mix |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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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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Exhaust pipes,Ossa silencer |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Front suspension
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Cerriani style forks |
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Rear suspension
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Twin shocks |
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Front tire
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3.60-18 |
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Rear tire
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4.10-18 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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254 mm (10.0 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Diameter
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180 mm (7.1 inches) |
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Wheels
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Six-spoke Campagnolo cast wheel |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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140.0 kg (308.6 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.3857 HP/kg |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Black |
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Starter
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Kick |
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Comments
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Silk Engineering was British company. A total of 138 Silk 700S bikes was made from 1975 to 1979. |
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