1963 Matchless G12CS 1963 MATCHLESS G12CS – A BRIEF HISTORY In 1963 there were four models offered of the G12. There was the Standard, De Lux, the CS (Competition Sport) and the CSR (Competition Sport, Road). They all were 646cc vertical twins with the 4-speed AMC gear box, Lucas magneto ignition. The CS and CSR came with alloy fenders, siamezed exhaust, and quick detachable headlight. The CS had a small 2-gallon competition fuel tank, skid plate and western style handlebars. […]