Redditch 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.

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
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

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