1964
Raleigh Supermatic RM5 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 380778 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Raleigh |
| Model | Supermatic RM5 |
| Year | 1964 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Leading link |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Swingarm |
| Seat | Dual |
| Wheels | Spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 50.00 ccm (3.05 cubic inches) |
|---|---|
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Topspeed | 48.0 km/h (29.8 mph) |
About Raleigh
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Founder:
Frank Bowden (Raleigh Bicycle Company)
Best Known For:
Bicycles, mopeds, and small motorcycles for everyday transport
Company History
Raleigh is synonymous with British bicycles, but its postwar mopeds and light motorcycles carried millions to work and school. Built with the company’s manufacturing discipline, the small-capacity two-wheelers featured dependable engines (often sourced), practical chain guards, and geometry born from decades of bicycle ergonomics. Dealer networks and parts supply were unrivaled, making ownership straightforward even in small towns. As car access grew and motorcycle specialization increased, Raleigh exited the motorized segment, but its machines remain fixtures in vintage circles for their practicality and tidy proportions. Historically, Raleigh’s motorized chapter is about industrial competence applied to basic mobility: unpretentious hardware that simply worked and taught a generation basic machine care.