
1960s
INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
In 1958, the road bikes were joined by a 250cc and 350cc for a lightweight series. Matchless produced racing motorcycles with winners in all classes. Matchless G50 and G45 were the most widespread among riders and gained many victories. In 1959 the G50 single-cylinder racer was made available for privateers.
Matchless G45


The fabulous racing version of the Model 20 in full flight
Bill Doran (Born 1916)
1949 - Swiss Motorcycle Grand Prix - 3rd place
1949 - Belgian Motorcycle Grand Prix - 1st place
1949 - Nations Grand Prix - 3rd place
1951 - Dutch TT - 1st place
1951- Isle of Man TT - 2nd place
1952 - Swiss Motorcycle Grand Prix - 2nd place


Hugh Anderson (Born 1936)
1962 - Isle of Man TT
Peter Williams (Born 1945)
1966 - Italian Motorcycle Grand Prix - 2nd place
1967 - German Motorcyle Grand Prix - 2nd place
1967 - Isle of Man TT - 2nd place
1967 - Dutch TT - 3rd place
1698 - German Motorcyle Grand Prix - 3rd place
1969 - Dutch TT - 2nd place
1970 - Isle of Man TT - 2nd place
1971 - Isle of Man TT - 2nd place
19703- Isle of Man TT - 2nd place


Matchless advertising until the 30s, shows for the first time the link between motorcycle and elegance.
1961
G50

The most famous Matchless racing bike
G50 Jacket
Inspired to the international Matchless success, discover the G50 Jacket.
