Armstrong MT 500

Infobox Motorcycle
name= Armstrong MT 500


aka=
manufacturer=Armstrong-CCM Motorcycles
parent_company=
production=1983-87
predecessor=
successor=
class=
engine=481.3cc Air-cooled single cylinder four stroke single overhead Cam
wheelbase=
length=convert|214|cm|in
width=convert|83.5|cm|in
height=
seat height=
power= 32 bhp @ 6200 RPM
torque=38 Nm @ 5500 RPM
dry weight= convert|161|lbs|kg
fuel_capacity= 13 liters ( 2.85Gal)
fuel_economy=
transmission= "O" ring chain running on hardened steel sprockets

The Armstrong MT500 is a British military motorcycle made by Armstrong-CCM Motorcycles in Bolton Lancashire who acquired the rights to the Rotax engine enduro motorcycle SWM XN Tornado from the Italian owners and developed the MT500 for use by the British Army in the Falklands war. [cite web|url=http://www.dropbears.com/m/models/harley/armstrong.htm|title=Armstrong Military Motorcycles|accessdate=2008-06-08] Electric start models were built for the Jordanian and Canadian armed forces.cite web|url=http://www.realclassic.co.uk/arms030307.html|title=Military Might |accessdate=2008-06-08]

ee also

Armstrong-CCM Motorcycles

[http://www.ins1.nl/history.htm CCM History]

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