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Matchless Model X
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<h2 id="development">Development</h2> <p>The Matchless Model X was developed for <a href="/facts/V-twin_engine/utETANz0">V-twin</a> enthusiasts and had a specially reinforced rear frame for heavy-duty sidecar work. At the end of 1936 the Model X was upgraded and rebranded the <i>Sports Tourist</i>, with a shorter wheelbase frame which improved roadholding and steering. <i><a href="/facts/The_Motor_Cycle_(magazine)/KQ1YVprJ">The Motor Cycle</a></i> road tested the Model X in May 1937 and noted that the steering was light but even when cruising at over 60 mph (97 km/h) it did "not become so light as to necessitate-use of the damper." Performance of the 990 cc (60 cu in) engine was described as "delightful" and although not a sportster it was capable of 80 mph (130 km/h) and could reach 70 mph (110 km/h) from a standing start in a quarter of a mile.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:1" href="#fn:1"><sup>1</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="brough-superior">Brough Superior</h2> <p>In the lead up to World War II <a href="/facts/Brough_Superior/C0BXmTcE">Brough Superior</a> began using 990 cc Matchless V-twin <a href="/facts/Side_valve/7sThNx4n">side valve</a> engines for their <a href="/facts/Brough_Superior_SS80/dmYMCuXv">SS80</a> and <a href="/facts/Overhead-valve/zd4v8vWf">overhead-valve</a> engines for the <a href="/facts/Brough_Superior_SS100/PjJCb3uU">SS100</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:2" href="#fn:2"><sup>2</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="external-links">External links</h2> <ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp06ptFgz4Q">Matchless Model X Video</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>Currie, Bob (1988). Classic British Motorcycles of over 500cc. Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-083-9. <a href="978-1-85260-083-9" target="_blank">978-1-85260-083-9</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>"Matchless Model X". Retrieved 1 January 2009. <a href="http://www.manuk.de/_matchx.htm" target="_blank">http://www.manuk.de/_matchx.htm</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>