BSA A10 Super Rocket 650
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| BSA A10 Super Rocket 650 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1959 - 63 |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/h / 116 mph |
| Ignition | Lucas magneto |
| Battery | 6V |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Frame | Welded seamless steel tubing with duplex downtubes and full cradle engine support, bolted-on rear sub frame |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks with coil spring - hydraulically damped Rear: Swinging arm |
| Brakes | Front: Drum, 8 in. Rear: Drum, 7 in. |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in., ribbed |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 19 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1391 mm / 54.75 in. |
| Weight | 170 kg / 375 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 L / 4.2 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 187 km/h / 116 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV. The engine featured a 8.3:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Multi-plate with built-in cush drive.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 x 19 in., ribbed front tire and a 4.00 x 19 in. rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum, 8 in. in the front and a Drum, 7 in. in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks with coil spring - hydraulically damped while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm. The A10 Super Rocket 650 was fitted with a 16 L / 4.2 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1391 mm / 54.75 in. long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
BSA Super Rocket (A10)
The Super Rocket has a near-three-figure cruising speed a performance to meet the autobahn ambitions of foreign-touring enthusiasts, or those who buy motorcycles with an optimistic eye to the extension of motorway travel at home in the not too distant future. On the other hand, the current model can be throttled back to accept happily the inevitable limitations of built-up-area riding. In these less spectacular circumstances, one's patience in jogging along at 30mph is rewarded by a remarkable - for a lusty 650cc twin - fuel consumption also in the three-figure class.' - Motor Cycling.
BSA's range for 1955 embodied several novel features. Alongside the existing plunger-framed machines were new models equipped with swinging-arm rear suspension, while the A7 Shooting Star and A10 Road Rocket sports twins came with new aluminum-alloy cylinder heads. The latter produced a highly respectable 40bhp, and as tested by Motor Cycling magazine was found capable of reaching 109mph. For 1958 the sports 650 became the Super Rocket, gaining a revised cylinder head, Amal Monobloc carburetor and an extra 3bhp. The model lasted into the unitary construction era and was last produced in 1963.
| Make Model | BSA Super Rocket |
|---|---|
| Year | 1959 - 63 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV |
| Displacement | 646cc / 39.4 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 70 x 84 mm |
| Carburetor | Amal TT racing |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 8.3:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Exhaust | Twin, stainless steel |
| Ignition | Lucas magneto |
| Battery | 6V |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 6250 rpm |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with built-in cush drive |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 11.68 / 2nd 7.96 / 3rd 5.48 / 4th 4.53:1 |
| Frame | Welded seamless steel tubing with duplex downtubes and full cradle engine support, bolted-on rear sub frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks with coil spring - hydraulically damped |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 8 in. |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 7 in. |
| Braking Distance (both Wheels From 32 Km/h / 20 Mph | 4 m / 13 ft |
| Wheels | Steel, wire spokes |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in., ribbed |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 19 in. |
| Dimensions | Length: 2100 mm / 84.0 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1391 mm / 54.75 in. |
| Wet Weight | 170 kg / 375 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 L / 4.2 US gal |
| Average Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100 km / 21.3 km/l / 50 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 187 km/h / 116 mph |
| Standing Quarter Mile (400 M) | 14.1 sec. |