Tags: Motorcycle.
The Matchless Model 7 is a British ‘touring’ motorcycle designed and made by Harry and Charlie Collier. Based on the proven 85mm x 85mm JAP V-twin engine the Model 7 had a two-speed transmission with a hub gear and an epicyclic gear for the low ratio with a friction band clutch operated by a hand lever at the side of the fuel tank. Problems with unreliable belt drive were addressed by having two belts side by side so when the first broke the second would still work.
