BSA C15 S
| Manufacturer | BSA |
|---|---|
| Production | 1958 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHV |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.75:1 |
| Horse Power | 15.02 HP (11.2 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 20 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 18 |
| Wheelbase | 51.69 inches (1313 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 80.51 inches (2045 mm) W 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Seat height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
| Weight | (dry), 120.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The BSA C15 S was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1958. Claimed horsepower was 15.02 HP (11.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine
A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the four friction plates.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00 x 20 front tire and a 4.00 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 51.69 inches (1313 mm) long.
1958 - 1967 BSA C15 S
The 1967 MY BSA C15 S has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, single cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 15 horsepower at 5000 rpm. It also comes with laced wheels with knobby tires mounted on them, a single seat, a telescopic front fork coupled to plunger shocks in the rear, drum brakes, a small headlight and mid-mounted foot controls.