IZH 56 (1956-1962) Specs, Performance & Photos
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Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962
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The 1956 IZH 56 is the predecessor of the acclaimed Planeta two-wheeler, and has, at its heart, an air-cooled, two-stroke, 346cc, single cylinder engine paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce 10 horsepower and 13 Nm of torque. This Soviet motorcycle had full fenders, a dual seat, laced wheels, a 14-liter fuel tank and could reach a claimed top speed of 100 kph. In addition, this motorcycle could be purchased with an easy-to-detach sidecar.
IZH 56 1956-1962
IZH 56 346
| engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder | Displacement: | 346 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.8x3.3 in OR 71 mm | Compression Ratio: | 6.8:1 | Horsepower: | 13/4200 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 7/4000 lb-ft/RPM OR 9/4000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-speed, manual | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | dual shocks | Front Brake: | drum | Rear Brake: | drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 83.3 in OR 2116 mm | Overall Width: | 30.7 in OR 780 mm | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in OR 135 mm | Weight: | 348 lbs OR 158 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.7 gallons OR 14.0 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.25x19 | Rear: | 3.25x19 |
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