Meguro 500cc : Z7

MEGURO traditional model: 500cc motorcycles take over the class representative.
1956, "Z6" was born as a successor model.
Specifications Model 1960 high-speed two-cylinder engine was the new "K" until it 
was taken over in 4184 and production units are best sellers.
Nicknamed "stamina" is essentially "Z7" which was given to the model after the "K" 
was passed to.

"Stamina" is a nickname, Z7 has just been released in 1956, and especially not with 
a nickname so far to model 500cc class, from the effect that, invite submissions from 
the public on this occasion, the PR new car originated from the campaign was carried 
out also on naming.
Japan, as well as overseas, including 191,906 pieces of applicants has, 
from the "stamina" nickname was adopted.
Applicants from the draft lottery, Mr Tominaga in Katsushika, Tokyo, 
and one as a prize was awarded Z7.
As is the way applicants plan, "Cadet" "Argus" "Aeterna" "Craft" "Atlanta" "Pioneer",
"Nike" "Laurel", and was.
Among them, "Cadet" the 125cc class, "Argus" is used as a nickname 300cc class, 
respectively.

Those of traditional single-cylinder 498cc engine.
Japan's "big single" is said to be synonymous with the engine is shut out 20.2 HP.
Z6 is based on the frame, improving the rear portion.
Snubber plunger expression, from the sport specification for swing arm mechanism, 
change.
Especially the improved driving performance.

There was also a nickname from the public in the initial launch, 
its popularity is not interested in people on the bike "MEGURO" = "Z7: stamina" 
and was to be recognized.
Therefore, Z7 is a model continues to be a fan still longs, and units in existence 
at the time (and large) as the bike is much more unusual.
Often come on the market as a second-hand motorcycle, but those are easily available 
in the MEGURO is reasonably expensive.
Previous model Z6P that had been adopted as a police motorcycle, Z7P (Police version) 
many are produced, there is a specification that will remain in the police car meters 
to the existing rate.


*** Principal statistics ***
* Total length : 2,200 mm
* Full-width : 820 mm
* Total height : 1,090 mm
* Distance between axis : 1,440 mm
* Weight : 204 kgf
* Engine type : D type: Single cylinder OHV 4 cycle
* Entire aerodynamic volume displacement : 498 cc
* Installed capacity : 20.2 HP / 4,400 rpm
* Full speed : 120 km/h
* Fuel economy : 35 km/L
* Transmission : Advance 4 step rotary
* Tire : (Front) 3.25�~19-4 / (Rear) 3.50�~19-4
* Starting system : Kick