Matchless Model X
{{Short description|Motorcycle produced by Matchless}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use British English|date=October 2017}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name=Matchless Model X
|image=File:Matchless Model X 1938.JPG
|aka=Sports Tourist
|manufacturer=Matchless Motor Cycles (Colliers) Ltd, Plumstead Road, London
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|engine={{convert|990|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} side-valve V-twin
|wheelbase= {{convert|57|in|abbr=on}}
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|dry weight= {{convert|435|lb|abbr=on}}
|fuel_capacity=2.5 gallons
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The Matchless Model X is a Matchless motorcycle made from 1929 to 1940. There were yearly modifications and in 1937 the Model X was completely redesigned as a fast touring motorcycle. Production ended with outbreak of World War II.
Development
The Matchless Model X was developed for V-twin enthusiasts and had a specially reinforced rear frame for heavy-duty sidecar work. At the end of 1936 the Model X was upgraded and rebranded the Sports Tourist, with a shorter wheelbase frame which improved roadholding and steering. The Motor Cycle road tested the Model X in May 1937 and noted that the steering was light but even when cruising at over {{Convert|60|mph|abbr=on}} it did "not become so light as to necessitate-use of the damper." Performance of the {{Convert|990|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} engine was described as "delightful" and although not a sportster it was capable of {{Convert|80|mph|abbr=on}} and could reach {{Convert|70|mph|abbr=on}} from a standing start in a quarter of a mile.{{cite book|last=Currie|first=Bob|title=Classic British Motorcycles of over 500cc|publisher=Patrick Stephens Ltd|date=1988|isbn=978-1-85260-083-9}}
Brough Superior
In the lead up to World War II Brough Superior began using 990 cc Matchless V-twin side valve engines for their SS80 and overhead-valve engines for the SS100.{{cite web|url=http://www.manuk.de/_matchx.htm|title=Matchless Model X|accessdate=2009-01-01}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp06ptFgz4Q Matchless Model X Video]