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General information |
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Model
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BSA A7 Shoting Star |
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Model year
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1959 |
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Category
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Naked bike |
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Rating
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3.6 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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497.0 ccm (30.33 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Power output
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19.7 HP (14.4 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
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Top speed
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168.0 km/h (104.4 mph) |
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Compression
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6.6:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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66.0 x 72.6 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor |
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Ignition
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Lucas magneto |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Clutch
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Wet multiplate |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Single cradle |
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Front suspension
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Hydralic telescopic forks |
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Rear suspension
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Twin shock |
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Front tire
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3.25-19 |
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Rear tire
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3.25-19 |
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Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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193.0 kg (425.5 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.1021 HP/kg |
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Overall length
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2180 mm (85.8 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1391 mm (54.8 inches) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Kick |
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Further information |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 59 BSA A7 Shoting Star discussion group or the general BSA discussion group. |
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Rating sample for this BSA bike
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Offroad capabilities for the 1959 BSA A7 Shoting Star:
 (40.3 out of 100)
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