Meguro 500cc : Z5

MEGURO the traditional model since the beginning of the 500cc motorcycle market in � 
is finally decorated the Z5 is totally redesigned.
FEB 1953 from 1955 until MAY, Is produced, about 3,000 units are produced.
MEGURO for is an epoch-making one.
"Z4" of had to, "4" pegs the Japanese "death" represents the "shi" is the same as 
that which is said to dislike it declined.

Traditional single-cylinder 498cc engine from the prewar period, 
the base is being taken over, reviewing deployment mechanism (adoption of the dynamo) 
and improved oil pump (gear change from the valve), such as that carried out according 
to the bandwagon was.
Therefore, the appearance has changed significantly. 
The cam-gear cover particular, the same mechanism 250cc model "Junior" will have 
a similar shape to the eyes of anyone but England "Triumph" is close to the bike design.
MEGURO certainly at this time to his auto race in Japan on the "Triumph" and research 
that tries to absorb a good portion of it.
However, meguro will be his 250cc "Junior" and will be completed in the development 
of basic configuration, the cover was designed by reviewing the results of the mechanism 
put "Triumph" was considered as a design.
As a result of improved performance over the maximum output has improved 18HP/4000rpm.
The initial model of the "Z3" because they use the same parts, 
but the two remain exhaust port, has been improved quickly, one port has been amended.

"Z5" in, things will be noted as another 4-stage rotary transmission in the development 
and adoption.
Been known and used bikes for what the business now "rotary transmission" that is, 
the basic structure of MEGURO was developed.
This machine was a three-speed manual is the 500cc model became foot speed variator, 
this was a manual transmission is used in a car driving test practical exam at the time, 
Foote finally But there were factors that drive the implementation of the practical 
examination of the speed variator.
The transmission formula was adopted foot ahead of the other major motorcycle 
manufacturers, MEGURO was adopted by the belated development of the rotary transmission.
However, MEGURO transmission system so the car was developed in Britain, 
they do the right design and the operation continued even after MEGURO basis of 
operation is the right gear.
MEGURO the episode, the demand from customers familiar with manual transmission, 
but it was sold to provide for the optional parts will allow manual modification, 
the customer enough to wish I had this without that, it was an early abolition of. 
If the manual transmission "Z5" If you left, I think it's pretty rare.

Appearance, Z3 is the same as the frame structure, the headlight case was "Triumph" 
was preferred to adopt a "nacelle" is a luxury feel to the design of the model.
The large shell-shaped top portion covering the mounting of the handle to meter and 
key switch place.
"Rotary transmission" in the adoption of better placed to understand and position 
"Neutral-position light" and, MEGURO's advantage. 
There is a kind design.
Incidentally, "Neutral-position light" seems to be that adoption of MEGURO started.
Furthermore "car side lights" was called, marker lights, "Nasser" placed on the left 
and right.
MEGURO This is a unique design, the other 350cc Y "Rex", 650cc T1 "Senia" will also 
be adopted.
However, as an option in this "style directional signal flashing illumination" 
(turn signal) to function as well as the parts were available for modification.
Fuel tank, the initial model "Z3" as a similar design, "MEGURO Wing" 
to the transcription process printing sheet and mark it (transfer type) was, 
in the sense of quality cloisonne immediately have begun to adopt the emblem.
The final model, the design 250cc "Junior" as is common with, "S3" "S-8" familiar 
with the specifications of the pattern was painted in the plating.
Painting, which was sprayed with enamel paint, it peels off in a crisp coating 
will deteriorate and, after "burning electrostatic painting" has been adopted.
The taillight, Z3 has been changed from "Triumph" on whether the British-made bike, 
such as the UK "Lucas" to adopt and what type of products like electronics, 
and since "MEGURO style" was established.

Z5 is now little remaining. 
But,there have been 10 motorcycle owners is introduced as a collector and magazines 
about cars, could still be discovered in the high I think.


*** Principal statistics ***(Late type)
* Total length : 2,180 mm (2,160 mm)
* Full-width : 780 mm
* Total height : 1,030 mm (1,035 mm)
* Distance between axis : 1,400 mm
* Weight : 202 kgf
* Engine type : B type: Single cylinder OHV 4 cycle
* Entire aerodynamic volume displacement : 498 cc
* Installed capacity : 18.0 HP / 4,000 rpm
* Full speed : 110 km/h
* Fuel economy : 28 km/L (35 km/L)
* Transmission : Advance 4 step rotary
* Tire : (Front) 3.25�~19-4 / (Rear) 3.50�~19-4
* Starting system : Kick