Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963
The 1959 BSA A10 Super Rocket has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 646cc, parallel twin cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 50 horsepower at 6250 rpm. It also has standard fittings such as a front telescopic fork coupled to a dual shock suspension in the rear, a dual seat, pillion grab rails, analogue instrumentation dials, a chromed dual exhaust system with pea-shooter mufflers, laced wheels, a round headlight and a drum braking system.
engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV | Displacement: | 646 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.8x3.3 in OR 71 mm | Compression Ratio: | 8.3:1 | Horsepower: | 50/6250 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Amal TT Racing carburetor |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | 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: | 82.7 in OR 2101 mm | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | 54.8 in OR 1392 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 375 lbs OR 170 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.2 gallons OR 15.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 3.25 x 19 | Rear: | 4.00 x 19 |
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