General information |
Model name
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BSA Gold Star |
Year
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1963 |
Category
|
Allround |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
646.0 ccm (39.42 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
Twin, four-stroke |
Power
|
45.6 HP (33.3 kW)) @ 6250 RPM |
Top speed
|
185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
Compression
|
9.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
70.0 x 84.0 mm (2.8 x 3.3 inches) |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. Amal Monoblock |
Fuel control
|
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
|
Lucas Magdyno |
Lubrication system
|
Dry Sump |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Wet, multiplate |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
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Hydralic telescopic forks |
Rear suspension
|
Swingarm , Dual Shocks |
Front tire
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3.25-19 |
Rear tire
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4-19 |
Front brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
|
203 mm (8.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
|
178 mm (7.0 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
143.0 kg (315.3 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.3188 HP/kg |
Overall length
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2100 mm (82.7 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1391 mm (54.8 inches) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Kick |
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Further information |
Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
Ask questions | Join the 63 BSA Gold Star discussion group or the general BSA discussion group. |
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