# Matchless Model X

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{{Short description|Motorcycle produced by Matchless}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use British English|date=October 2017}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name=Matchless Model X
|image=Matchless Model X 1938.JPG
|aka=''Sports Tourist''
|manufacturer=Matchless Motor Cycles (Colliers) Ltd, Plumstead Road, London
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|engine={{convert|990|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} [side-valve](/source/side-valve) [V-twin](/source/V-twin)
|wheelbase= {{convert|57|in|abbr=on}}
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|dry_weight= {{convert|435|lb|abbr=on}}  
|fuel_capacity=2.5 gallons 
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The '''Matchless Model X''' is a [Matchless](/source/Matchless) [motorcycle](/source/motorcycle) made from 1929 to 1940. There were yearly modifications and in 1937 the Model X was completely redesigned as a fast [touring motorcycle](/source/touring_motorcycle).  Production ended with outbreak of World War II.

==Development==
The Matchless Model X was developed for [V-twin](/source/V-twin_engine) 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 ''Sports Tourist'', with a shorter wheelbase frame which improved roadholding and steering. ''[The Motor Cycle](/source/The_Motor_Cycle_(magazine))'' road tested the Model X in May 1937 and noted that the steering was light but even when cruising at over {{Convert|60|mph|abbr=on}} it did "not become so light as to necessitate-use of the damper." Performance of the {{Convert|990|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} engine was described as "delightful" and although not a sportster it was capable of {{Convert|80|mph|abbr=on}} and could reach {{Convert|70|mph|abbr=on}} from a standing start in a quarter of a mile.<ref name="Currie">{{cite book|last=Currie|first=Bob|title=Classic British Motorcycles of over 500cc|publisher=Patrick Stephens Ltd|date=1988|isbn=978-1-85260-083-9}}</ref>

left|thumb|Matchless Model X engine

==Brough Superior==
In the lead up to World War II [Brough Superior](/source/Brough_Superior) began using 990&nbsp;cc Matchless V-twin [side valve](/source/side_valve) engines for their [SS80](/source/Brough_Superior_SS80) and [overhead-valve](/source/overhead-valve) engines for the [SS100](/source/Brough_Superior_SS100).<ref name="Manuk">{{cite web|url=https://www.manuk.de/_matchx.htm|title=Matchless Model X|accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp06ptFgz4Q Matchless Model X Video]

Category:Matchless motorcycles
Category:Motorcycles introduced in the 1920s

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