Redditch 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.

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

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