BSA A7 Shoting Star: history, specs, pictures
| BSA A7 Shoting Star | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1954 - 1962 |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 72.6mm |
| Top Speed | 104 mph (168 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 19.31 HP (14.4 KW) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Ignition | lucas magneto |
| Transmission | Clutch: wet multiplate |
| Suspension | Front: hydralic telescopic forks Rear: twin shock |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Wheelbase | 54.76 inches (1391 mm) |
| Length | 85.83 inches (2180 mm) |
| Weight | 425.49 pounds (193.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA A7 Shoting Star was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by BSA between 1954 and 1962. It could reach a top speed of 104 mph (168 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 19.31 HP (14.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 66.0mm bore x 72.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.25-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydralic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a twin shock. The A7 Shoting Star was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 425.49 pounds (193.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.76 inches (1391 mm) long.