1956 Enfield Super Meteor

Enfield Super Meteor

General motorcycle information

Model
Enfield Super Meteor
Year
1956
Category
Sport
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
42.71 cubic inches (700.0 ccm)
Engine type
Twin, 4 stroke
Power
40.0 horsepowers (29.8 kiloWatts) at 5500 RPM
Torque
-
Compression
7.3:1
Bore x stroke
4.27 x 5.49 inches (70.0 x 90.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
4-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Kick
Fuel consumption
4.20 litres/100 km, 23.8 km/l or 56.0 mpg
Top speed
160.9 kmh (100.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel
9.30 inches (152.4 mm)
Front tyre
3.25-19
Rear tyre
3.50-19
Front brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Front brakes diameter
9.28 inches (152.0 mm)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brakes diameter
10.86 inches (178.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
410.0 pounds (186.0 kg)
Wet weight
425.0 pounds (192.8 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
83.7 inches (1371 mm)
Overall height
48.0 inches (787 mm)
Ground clearance
8.5 inches (139 mm)
Fuel capacity
4.00 gallons (15.1 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.30 gallons (1.1 litres)
Oil capacity
0.74 gallons (2.8 litres)

Further motorcycle information

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