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Automoto motocyclette type "GRAND-SPORT-CONFORT" 5 CV 500cc OHV A6

Engine: JAP OHV; bore 85.7mm, stroke 85mm; volume 500ccm; power 5 CV; 1 exhaust; special aluminum piston; detachable cylinder head; rich ribbing for good cooling

Lubrication: automatic on the engine with a mechanical pump with a window located on the oil tank

Ignition: magneto France, the latest type high voltage with variable advance

Carburettor: automatic with two levers for petrol and air regulation

Transmission: Campbell system, 3 speeds

Coupling: gradual, multi-disc with cork plates, externally adjustable

Gears: chain-chain

Frame: extra robust made of seamless tubes; saddle positioned for comfort, low center of gravity and good riding characteristics; there are eyes on the frame for attaching the side-car

Fork: reinforced, parallelogram type with adjustable steering damper. Pressure lubrication by Técalémit pump.

Wheels: 19"; drum brakes front diameter 170mm, rear 210mm removable; balloon tyres 700 x 100 Dunlop

Saddle: Terry

Footrests: aluminum treads (to protect the feet from mud

Tank: fuel for 10 litres of gasoline and separate tank for 2 litres of oil with an additional pump

Exhaust: long nickel-plated pipe with high-capacity aluminum muffler

Knee pads: rubber

Tool box: mounted above the tank with a lockable lid.

Tyre pump: 40x24 mounted on the front fork

Source: Automoto A9