General information |
Motorcycle name
|
BSA B50SS |
Year
|
1971 |
Category
|
Sport |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Power
|
33.5 HP (24.5 kW)) @ 6200 RPM |
Torque
|
37.9 Nm (3.9 kgf-m or 28.0 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
Top speed
|
136.8 km/h (85.0 mph) |
Compression
|
10.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor |
Fuel control
|
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
|
Lucas RM21 |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet, multiplate |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Welded, with larger diameter Top Tube |
Front suspension
|
Telescopic |
Rear suspension
|
Swingarm , Dual Shocks |
Front tire
|
3.25-18 |
Rear tire
|
3.25-18 |
Front brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
140.6 kg (310.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2385 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1105 mm (43.5 inches) |
Overall length
|
2159 mm (85.0 inches) |
Overall width
|
737 mm (29.0 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
191 mm (7.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1372 mm (54.0 inches) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Red |
Starter
|
Kick |
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