Wedgewood blue was a distinctive soft tone available as an optional colour scheme for the Crusader, Bullet and Big Twins in 1958. It was replaced by Peacock blue, a much more vibrant, darker colour with a polychromatic finish. Peacock blue extended right through the range of singles and twins. Another variant, Cambridge blue, was used on 350cc unit construction new Bullet models in 1964.
Name: Redditch Blue
Category: Classic 350s
Colour: Blue
Wedgewood blue was a distinctive soft tone available as an optional colour scheme for the Crusader, Bullet and Big Twins in 1958. It was replaced by Peacock blue, a much more vibrant, darker colour with a polychromatic finish. Peacock blue extended right through the range of singles and twins. Another variant, Cambridge blue, was used on 350cc unit construction new Bullet models in 1964.
ENGINE | |
Type: | Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Aircooled |
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Displacement : | 346cc |
Maximum Power: | 19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm |
Maximum Torque: | 28 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
Ignition System : | Transistorised Coil Ignition |
Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate |
Gearbox: | 5 Speed Constant Mesh |
Lubrication: | Wet sump |
Fuel Supply: | 15 W 50 API, SL Grade & above, JASO MA |
Air Cleaner: | 29mm, Constant Vacuum Carburettor Paper Element |
Engine Start: | Electric/Kick |
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION | |
Type: | Single downtube, using engine as stressed member |
Front suspension | Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel |
Rear suspension | Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel |
DIMENSIONS | |
Wheelbase | 1370 mm |
Ground Clearance | 135 mm |
Length | 2180 mm |
Width | 790 mm |
Height | 1080 mm |
Kerb Weight | 187 Kg (with 90% Fuel & Oil) |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Ltr |
BRAKES & TYRES | |
Tyres Fr. | 90/90 - 19 |
Tyres Rr. | 110/90 - 18 |
Brakes Front | 280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper |
Brakes Rear | 153mm Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding |
ELECTRICALS | |
Electrical System | 12 volt - DC |
Battery | 12 volt, 8 Ah |
Head Lamp | 60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN |
Tail Lamp | 21 W / 5 W |