Surf green was a light, milky shade of green first used on 2-stroke 150cc Ensign II and III models then later on the all-new 250cc Crusader when launched in 1957. A darker olive green was seen on the 250cc Clipper when introduced in late 1953, as a budget version of the Bullet. It used the latter’s swinging arm frame with a scaled-down, cheaper-to-make cast iron engine, used for many years on the 350cc Model G. A mistake was made ordering paint and the bikes were due to go through production before anyone realised the shortfall. At the eleventh hour, the staff had to rummage through the stores to see what was lying around. They found leftover green paint from the initial order of Bullets shipped to the Indian army in 1952 and used that. It gave a singular look when combined with chrome and polished aluminium but nonetheless proved a success.
Name: Redditch green
Category: Classic 350s
Colour: Green
Surf green was a light, milky shade of green first used on 2-stroke 150cc Ensign II and III models then later on the all-new 250cc Crusader when launched in 1957. A darker olive green was seen on the 250cc Clipper when introduced in late 1953, as a budget version of the Bullet. It used the latter’s swinging arm frame with a scaled-down, cheaper-to-make cast iron engine, used for many years on the 350cc Model G. A mistake was made ordering paint and the bikes were due to go through production before anyone realised the shortfall. At the eleventh hour, the staff had to rummage through the stores to see what was lying around. They found leftover green paint from the initial order of Bullets shipped to the Indian army in 1952 and used that. It gave a singular look when combined with chrome and polished aluminium but nonetheless proved a success.
| ENGINE | |
| Type: | Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Aircooled |
|---|---|
| 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 |