BSA C15 SS: history, specs, pictures
The BSA C15 SS 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.
| BSA C15 SS | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1958 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHV |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.75:1 |
| Horsepower | 15.02 HP (11.2 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | Amal carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: plunger shocks |
| Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 17 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25 x 17 |
| Wheelbase | 51.5 inches (1308 mm) |
| Length | 77.99 inches (1981 mm) |
| Width | 27.01 inches (686 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.0 inches (762 mm) |
| Weight | 127.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the four friction plates.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.25 x 17 front tire and a 3.25 x 17 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 wheelbase was 51.5 inches (1308 mm) long.
1958 - 1967 BSA C15 SSEdit
The BSA C15 SS was created for novice riders that still want more performance from their machine. It has at its heart a four-stroke, air-cooled, 249cc, single cylinder powerhouse mated to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 15 horsepower at 5000 rpm.
Also, it comes with features such as laced wheels with a white-wall tire mounted on the front one, a dual seat, plunger shocks as a rear suspension, a telescopic front fork, a side-stand, a round headlight, wide handlebars, a rear taillight and a drum braking system.