BSA C15 S
BSA C15 S | |
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Production | 1958 |
Class | Classic |
Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHV |
Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.0mm |
Compression ratio | 8.75:1 |
Horsepower | 15.02 HP (11.2 KW) @ 5000RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
Front Tire | 3.00 x 20 |
Rear Tire | 4.00 x 18 |
Wheelbase | 51.69 inches (1313 mm) |
Length | 80.51 inches (2045 mm) |
Width | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
Weight | 120.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA C15 S was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1958. Claimed horsepower was 15.02 HP (11.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the four friction plates.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00 x 20 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 51.69 inches (1313 mm) long.
1958 - 1967 BSA C15 S[edit | edit source]
The 1967 MY BSA C15 S has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, single cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 15 horsepower at 5000 rpm. It also comes with laced wheels with knobby tires mounted on them, a single seat, a telescopic front fork coupled to plunger shocks in the rear, drum brakes, a small headlight and mid-mounted foot controls.