| MODEL | MATCHLESS G50 1961 |
| Year | 1961 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke, single overhead cam (SOHC) |
| Displacement / Capacity | 496 cc / 30.27 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | — |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 37.2 kW / 51 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Carburettor |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | — |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | BSA |
| Front Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum (rigid rear) |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 150 kg / 330.7 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | — |
| Rear Tyre | — |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The G50 was Matchless's single-cylinder overhead-cam 500 cc racing machine, also known as the Golden Eagle. It was a single-seat sports racer with a drum-braked chassis and rigid rear section as listed. The source gives about 51 hp at 7200 rpm.
