BSA M22
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| 'BSA M22' | |
| Manufacturer | [[BSA]] |
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| Production | 1938 |
| Class | [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Bore / Stroke | 81.3mm x 81.3mm |
| Horsepower | 21.99 HP (16.4 KW) @ 5400RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: parallelogram fork Rear: hard-tail, sprung seat |
| Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25 x 19 |
| Wheelbase | 54.02 inches (1372 mm) |
| Seat Height | 28.5 inches (724 mm) |
| Weight | |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA M22 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1938. Claimed horsepower was 21.99 HP (16.4 KW) @ 5400 RPM.
Engine
A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 496.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, multi-plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25 x 19 front tire and a 3.25 x 19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via drum in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a parallelogram fork while the rear was equipped with a hard-tail, sprung seat. The wheelbase was 54.02 inches (1372 mm) long.
1938 BSA M22
The BSA M22 comes with features such as a single sprung seat, a mid-mounted exhaust system, a parallelogram front fork, a large headlight, full fenders, a rear luggage rack, a black frame, analogue instrumentation dials, a hard-tail rear suspension and laced wheels. In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 496cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 22 horsepower at 5400 rpm.