BSA A 50 Royal Star 1966

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1966 BSA A 50 Royal Star

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General information
Model:	BSA A 50 Royal Star
Year:	1966
Category:	Naked bike
Rating:	3.3 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Twin, four-stroke
Power:	33.0 HP (24.1 kW)) @ 5800 RPM
Compression:	7.5:1
Bore x stroke:	65.5 x 74.0 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor
Fuel control:	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system:	Air
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Clutch:	Wet multiplate
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Single cradle
Front suspension:	Hydralic telescopic forks
Rear suspension:	Twin shock
Front brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Seat:	Dual seat
Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase:	1391 mm (54.8 inches)
Fuel capacity:	18.00 litres (4.76 gallons)
Other specifications
Further information
Ask questions	Join the 66 BSA A 50 Royal Star discussion group or the general BSA discussion group.
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General information

Model:

BSA A 50 Royal Star

Year:

1966

Category:

Naked bike

Rating:

3.3 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.

Engine and transmission

Displacement:

500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches)

Engine type:

Twin, four-stroke

Power:

33.0 HP (24.1 kW)) @ 5800 RPM

Compression:

7.5:1

Bore x stroke:

65.5 x 74.0 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches)

Fuel system:

Carburettor

Fuel control:

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Cooling system:

Air

Transmission type,
final drive:

Chain

Clutch:

Wet multiplate

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame type:

Single cradle

Front suspension:

Hydralic telescopic forks

Rear suspension:

Twin shock

Front brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Seat:

Dual seat

Physical measures and capacities

Wheelbase:

1391 mm (54.8 inches)

Fuel capacity:

18.00 litres (4.76 gallons)

Other specifications

Further information

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