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|engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV | |engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:29, 23 November 2019
BSA B50 SS | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1971 |
Class | Sport Bike |
Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
Bore / Stroke | 83.8mm x 83.8mm |
Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
Horsepower | 34.06 HP (25.4 KW) @ 6200RPM |
Torque | 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
Front Tire | 3.25 x 18 |
Rear Tire | 3.5 x 18 |
Wheelbase | 54.02 inches (1372 mm) |
Length | 85.0 inches (2159 mm) |
Width | 29.02 inches (737 mm) |
Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
Weight | 140.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA B50 SS was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV Sport Bike motorcycle produced by BSA in 1971. Max torque was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 34.06 HP (25.4 KW) @ 6200 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 499.0 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 18 front tire and a 3.5 x 18 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 54.02 inches (1372 mm) long.
1971 - 1973 BSA B50 SS[edit | edit source]
The SS version of the B50 from BSA is addressed for those riders who want more performance from their machine. It comes with features such as laced wheels, a dual seat, pillion grab rails, front and rear blinkers, a telescopic front fork, dual shocks in the rear, drum brakes, wide handlebars, analogue instrumentation dials and a red and black paint scheme.
In the engine department it comes equipped with a four-stroke, air-cooled, 499cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 34 horsepower and 38 Nm of torque.