BSA C15 T
The BSA C15 T 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.
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| BSA C15 T | |
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| 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 |
| 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) |
| Length | 80.51 inches (2045 mm) |
| Width | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.99 inches (838 mm) |
| Weight | 120.0 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 3.00 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 TEdit
The T-suffixed C15 from BSA is mainly addressed for the more adventurous among riders, who want to explore woodland tracks. Unlike the base model, it has a single seat, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension, knobby tires mounted on its laced wheels and a smaller fuel tank, which allows it to achieve a dry weight of only 127 kg.
In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 249cc, single cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 15 horsepower at 5000 rpm.