The motorcycle Sunbeam s7 500 of 1956 was manufactured by the company Sunbeam and belongs to the series of Sunbeam s7 500 that includes motorcycles with different displacements.
This bike corresponds to the category of sport touring and the first model of the Sunbeam s7 500 generation marketed to the general public in the year 1946, that's why although it may not seem so, we are in front of an a motorcycle generation that already has 76 years.
To give you a little more detail on the specifications, it has an engine displacement of 29.72 ci and a total power of 24.00 hp (17.5 kw) @ 5800 rpm with an twin-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with kick start.
Here you have access to the information of this amazing motorcycle.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Make | Sunbeam |
Model | s7 500 1956 |
Year | 1956 |
Category | Sport touring |
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION | |
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Displacement | 29.72 ci (487.00 cc) |
Engine type | Twin-cylinder, 4-stroke engine |
Engine details | - |
Power | 24.00 hp (17.5 kw) @ 5800 rpm |
Torque | - |
Engine compression | 6.5:1 |
Bore x stroke | 2.8 x 2.5 inches (70.0 x 63.5 mm) |
Intake | Intake by carburetor |
Fuel control | Overhead Camshaft (OHC) |
Lubrication | Oil bath lubrication. Wet sump engine |
Cooling | Air and oil cooled |
Final drive | Cardan shaft drive |
Clutch | Dry single-disc clutch |
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES | |
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Empty weight | 427.7 pounds (194.0 kg) |
Full weight | - |
Power to weight ratio | 0.2727 hp/lbs (0.1237 hp/kg) |
Fuel capacity | - |
Fuel reserve | - |
Oil capacity | - |
SPEED AND ACCELERATION | |
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Maximum speed | 75.2 mph (121.0 km/h) |
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h | - |
CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND WHEELS | |
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Chassis type | Closed double cradle tubular chassis |
Fork diameter | - |
Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
Front tire | 4.50-16 |
Rear tire | 4.50-16 |
Front brakes | Drum brake |
Rear brakes | Rear drum brake |
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Starter | Kick start |
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The first model of this motorcycle was produced in 1946.
The Sunbeam s7 500 has a power of 24.00 hp (17.5 kw) @ 5800 rpm.
The SUNBEAM S7 500 has a top speed of 75.2 mph.
The SUNBEAM S7 500 has an empty weight of 427.7 pounds.