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Latest revision as of 20:29, 23 November 2019


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BSA A10 Rocket Gold Star
Manufacturer
BSA
Production 1963
Class Classic
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV
Bore / Stroke 71.1mm x 71.1mm
Compression ratio 9.1:1
Horsepower 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 6250RPM
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed, manual

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Front Tire 3.25 x 19
Rear Tire 4.00 x 19
Wheelbase 54.8 inches (1392 mm)
Length 82.72 inches (2101 mm)
Weight 143.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The BSA A10 Rocket Gold Star was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1963. Claimed horsepower was 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 6250 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 646.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25 x 19 front tire and a 4.00 x 19 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.

1963 BSA A10 Rocket Gold Star[edit | edit source]

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The 1962 BSA A10 Rocket Gold Star comes with features such as a chromed, dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, drum brakes, a dual seat, laced wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, a black steel frame and a round headlight.

In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 646cc, parallel twin cylinder engine paired to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 46 horsepower at 6250 rpm.