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Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer
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Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer

Key specifications

Engine
649 cc
Power
47 HP
Weight
135 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
2.1 L
Transmission
4-speed
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)

Technical details

Source specification data

Make
Metisse
Model
Steve McQueen Desert Racer
Category
Classic
Comments
English
made bike.
A
limited edition of 300
Queen Desert Racers
from
M
étisse, each one comes with a certificate of authenticity and
Queen
's signature on the tank.
Color Options
Black
Power
47.0 HP (34.3 kW)) @ 6700 RPM
Gearbox
4-speed
Engine Type
Twin, four-stroke
Fuel System
Carburettor. Amal type R930/23
Bore X Stroke
71.0 x 82.0 mm (2.8 x 3.2 inches)
Compression
9.0:1
Displacement
649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine Details
Triumph T6 engine
Exhaust System
Twin up-swept chrome pipes
Transmission Type Final Drive
Chain (final drive)
Dry Weight
135.0 kg (297.6 pounds)
Fuel Capacity
8.00 litres (2.11 US gallons)
Overall Width
900 mm (35.4 inches)
Overall Height
1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Overall Length
2000 mm (78.7 inches)
Power Weight Ratio
0.3481 HP/kg
Seat
Hand-made upholstered long seat
Wheels
Wire-spoke. Mitas tyres.
Rear Tyre
4.50-18
Frame Type
Brazed 4130 chrome moly tubing nickel plated
Front Tyre
2.75-21
Rear Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Suspension
Twin Girling reproduction dampers and springs
Front Suspension
35mm Ceriani forks and BSA yokes
Rear Wheel Travel
100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front Wheel Travel
190 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear Brakes Diameter
178 mm (7.0 inches)
Front Brakes Diameter
178 mm (7.0 inches)

Available colors

Black