Simplex Automatic 1942

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1942 Simplex Automatic

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General information
Model:	Simplex Automatic
Year:	1942
Category:	Allround
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	130.00 ccm (7.93 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power:	4.00 HP (2.9 kW)) @ 4000 RPM
Compression:	6.5:1
Bore x stroke:	50.8 x 64.3 mm (2.0 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor. Tillottson
Fuel control:	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition:	Magneto and dual spark plugs
Transmission type, final drive:	Belt
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Duplex loop
Front suspension:	Short rocker arms and two coil springs
Rear suspension:	Rigid
Front tyre:	2.50-26
Rear tyre:	2.50-26
Seat:	Solo seat with springs
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	61.2 kg (135.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio:	0.0653 HP/kg
Wheelbase:	1,194 mm (47.0 inches)
Fuel capacity:	9.46 litres (2.50 gallons)
Other specifications
Modifications compared to previous model:	This year the transmission is direct drive and no clutch.
Further information
Ask questions	Join the 42 Simplex Automatic discussion group or the general Simplex discussion group.
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General information

Model:

Simplex Automatic

Year:

1942

Category:

Allround

Rating:

Do you know this bike?
Click here to rate it. We miss 2 votes to show the rating.

Engine and transmission

Displacement:

130.00 ccm (7.93 cubic inches)

Engine type:

Single cylinder, two-stroke

Power:

4.00 HP (2.9 kW)) @ 4000 RPM

Compression:

6.5:1

Bore x stroke:

50.8 x 64.3 mm (2.0 x 2.5 inches)

Fuel system:

Carburettor. Tillottson

Fuel control:

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Ignition:

Magneto and dual spark plugs

Transmission type,
final drive:

Belt

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame type:

Duplex loop

Front suspension:

Short rocker arms and two coil springs

Rear suspension:

Rigid

Front tyre:

2.50-26

Rear tyre:

2.50-26

Seat:

Solo seat with springs

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight:

61.2 kg (135.0 pounds)

Power/weight ratio:

0.0653 HP/kg

Wheelbase:

1,194 mm (47.0 inches)

Fuel capacity:

9.46 litres (2.50 gallons)

Other specifications

Modifications compared to previous model:

This year the transmission is direct drive and no clutch.

Further information

Ask questions

Join the 42 Simplex Automatic discussion group or the general Simplex discussion group.

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