BSA A 10 Golden Flash

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BSA A 10 Golden Flash
Manufacturer
BSA
Production 1949
Class Classic
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV
Bore / Stroke 71.1mm x 71.1mm
Compression ratio 7.2:1
Horsepower 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 4500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed, manual

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: plunger shocks
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Front Tire 3.25 x 19
Rear Tire 4.00 x 19
Wheelbase 54.8 inches (1392 mm)
Length 82.72 inches (2101 mm)
Weight 170.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The BSA A 10 Golden Flash was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1949. Claimed horsepower was 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 4500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 646.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25 x 19 front tire and a 4.00 x 19 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 54.8 inches (1392 mm) long.

1949 - 1961 BSA A 10 Golden Flash[edit | edit source]

1949 - 1961 BSA A 10 Golden Flash 1949 - 1961 BSA A 10 Golden Flash 1949 - 1961 BSA A 10 Golden Flash 1949 - 1961 BSA A 10 Golden Flash

The 1949 BSA A 10 Golden Flash has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 646cc, parallel twin powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 35 horsepower at 4500 rpm. Also, it comes with features such as a front telescopic fork, plunger shocks as a rear suspension, a drum braking system, a dual seat, wide handlebars, a round headlamp, wire-spoked wheels, full fenders, and a chromed, dual exhaust system.