Attribute | ![]() Simplex Automatic 1948 × | ![]() Simplex Automatic 1947 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1948 | 1947 |
Make | Simplex | Simplex |
Model | Simplex Automatic | Simplex Automatic |
Category | Allround | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Tillottson | Carburettor. Tillottson |
Displacement (cm³) | 130 | 130 |
Power (kw) | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
Bore (mm) | 50.8 | 50.8 |
Stroke (mm) | 64.3 | 64.3 |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition | Magneto and dual spark plugs | Magneto and dual spark plugs |
Compression | 6.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Short rocker arms and two coil springs | Short rocker arms and two coil springs |
Rear suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
Frame type | Duplex loop | Duplex loop |
Front tyre | 2.50-26 | 2.50-26 |
Rear tyre | 2.50-26 | 2.50-26 |
Seat | Solo seat with springs | Solo seat with springs |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,194 | 1,194 |
Dry weight (kg) | 61 | 61 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0474 | 0.0474 |
Performance | ||
Fuel capacity (l) | 9.46 | 9.46 |