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[[Category:BSA motorcycles]]
[[Category:BSA motorcycles]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = BSA B31
|photo=B31.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = BSA
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1949
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Classic
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV
|bore_stroke      = 71.1mm x 71.1mm
|compression      = 6.5:1
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 4-speed, manual <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: multi-plate <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic fork <br>
Rear: [[plunger]] shocks
|brakes          =Front: drum <br>Rear: drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25 x 19}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.5 x 19}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 175.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[BSA]] B31''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BSA]] in 1949. 
==Engine==
A 71.1mm [[bore]] x 71.1mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 348.0 cubic centimeters. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the multi-plate. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25 x 19 front [[tire]] and a 3.5 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 plunger shocks. The B31 was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank. 
==1949 - 1959 BSA B31==
[[File:bsa-b31-1949-1959-2.jpg|600px|1949 - 1959 BSA B31]]
[[File:bsa-b31-1949-1959-1.jpg|600px|1949 - 1959 BSA B31]]
[[File:bsa-b31-1949-1959-0.jpg|600px|1949 - 1959 BSA B31]]
The 1949 BSA B31 has at its heart an air-cooled, four-stroke, 348cc, single cylinder powerhouse mated to a four-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 22 horsepower at 6000 rpm. It also comes with features such as a telescopic front fork, dual plunger shocks as a rear suspension, a dual seat, a center stand, laced wheels, a large headlight and wide handlebars plus a drum braking system.
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/linsolent#bsa-b31 L'insolent]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/gideons-way#bsa-b31 Gideon's Way]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/la-mariee-est-trop-belle#bsa-b31 La mariée est trop belle]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/meningen-med-livet#bsa-b31 Meningen med livet]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/a-tout-prendre#bsa-b31 À tout prendre]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/boon#bsa-b31 Boon]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/motorkavaljerer#bsa-b31 Motorkavaljerer]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/dirty-dancing#bsa-b31 Dirty Dancing]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/cherchez-lidole#bsa-b31 Cherchez l'idole]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/a-tout-casser#bsa-b31 À tout casser]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-darling-buds-of-may#bsa-b31 The Darling Buds of May]
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
[[Category:BSA motorcycles]]
[[Category:1940s motorcycles]]

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