BSA A28, A29 and A30
Manufacturer | BSA |
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Production | 1928 - 30 |
Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder 3-Port |
Ignition type | Magneto |
Battery | 6V |
Transmission | 2-Speed |
Frame type | duplex |
Suspension | Front: Single spring girder fork Rear: None, spring loaded saddle |
Brakes | Front: None Rear: Hand lever and foot pedal working independently on rear wheel dummy rim, drum, internal expandable |
Front Tire | 2.375 x 24 |
Rear Tire | 2.75 x 24 |
Seat height | Upwards adjustable from 711 mm / 28 in. lowest setting |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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Drive
Power was moderated via the Dry clutch.
Chassis
It came with a 2.375 x 24 front tire and a 2.75 x 24 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via None in the front and a Hand lever and foot pedal working independently on rear wheel dummy rim, drum, internal expandable in the rear. The front suspension was a Single spring girder fork while the rear was equipped with a None, spring loaded saddle.
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Overview
BSA A28, A29, A30
The model description in the catalogue is very promising indeed: Its a machine that anyone can learn to ride in a few minutes, and ride with confidence, because it is so light, comfortable and easy to handle. The two stroke engine is easy to start and very economical to run. This machine is fully capable of doing long distance journeys at a good average speed and it is backed by the B.S.A. reputation for consistent reliability.
Introduced for the 1928 season, the A28 was BSA's first production two-stroke.
In terms of its specification, the little BSA was a cut above the (predominantly) Villiers-engined opposition, boasting unitary construction of the engine/two-speed transmission, a dry clutch and primary drive by gears. The engine/gearbox unit was carried in a bolted-up duplex frame and there were two brakes, both of which operated on the rear wheel. Priced at £28 10s, the A28 comfortably undercut BSA's cheapest four-stroke model, the 249cc B28 De Luxe, which cost a comparatively hefty £37 15s.
Make Model | BSA A28 - A30-2 |
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Year | 1928 - 30 |
Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder 3-Port |
Displacement | 174 cc / 10.6 cub in. |
Bore X Stroke | 60 x 61.5 mm |
Exhaust | Single, stainless steel |
Ignition | Magneto |
Battery | 6V |
Starting | Slip on kick starter |
Max Power | 1.25 kW / 1.7 hp |
Transmission | 2-Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Clutch | Dry clutch |
Frame | duplex |
Seat Height | Upwards adjustable from 711 mm / 28 in. lowest setting |
Front Suspension | Single spring girder fork |
Rear Suspension | None, spring loaded saddle |
Front Tire | 2.375 x 24 |
Rear Tire | 2.75 x 24 |
Front Brakes | None |
Rear Brakes | Hand lever and foot pedal working independently on rear wheel dummy rim, drum, internal expandable |
Colour | Green tank/black frame |