BSA A 50 Cyclone/Royal Star
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| BSA A 50 Cyclone/Royal Star | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1962 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 32.99 HP (24.6 KW) @ 5800RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 18 |
| Wheelbase | 54.8 inches (1392 mm) |
| Length | 82.72 inches (2101 mm) |
| Seat Height | 33.11 inches (841 mm) |
| Weight | 141.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA A 50 Cyclone/Royal Star was a air-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1962. Claimed horsepower was 32.99 HP (24.6 KW) @ 5800 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 x 19 front tire and a 4.00 x 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via drum in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The wheelbase was 54.8 inches (1392 mm) long.
1962 - 1970 BSA A 50 Cyclone/Royal Star[edit | edit source]
The 1962 BSA A 50 Cyclone/Royal Star comes with features such as a dual seat with passenger grab rails, dual shocks as a rear suspension, wide handlebars, a chromed dual exhaust system, laced wheels, a large headlight, an analogue instrument cluster, a telescopic front fork and a small taillight in the rear. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 498cc, twin cylinder engine paired to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 33 horsepower at 5800 rpm.