BSA A10 Super Rocket

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BSA A10 Super Rocket
Manufacturer
BSA
Production 1959
Class Classic
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV
Bore / Stroke 71.1mm x 71.1mm
Compression ratio 8.3:1
Horsepower 50.02 HP (37.3 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 170.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The BSA A10 Super Rocket was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1959. Claimed horsepower was 50.02 HP (37.3 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.

1959 - 1963 BSA A10 Super Rocket[edit | edit source]

1959 - 1963 BSA A10 Super Rocket 1959 - 1963 BSA A10 Super Rocket 1959 - 1963 BSA A10 Super Rocket 1959 - 1963 BSA A10 Super Rocket

The 1959 BSA A10 Super Rocket has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 646cc, parallel twin cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 50 horsepower at 6250 rpm. It also has standard fittings such as a front telescopic fork coupled to a dual shock suspension in the rear, a dual seat, pillion grab rails, analogue instrumentation dials, a chromed dual exhaust system with pea-shooter mufflers, laced wheels, a round headlight and a drum braking system.


In Media[edit | edit source]