BSA B32350
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| BSA B32350 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1949 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, Overhead valve |
| Compression ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Ignition | Lucas magneto MO1L |
| Transmission | 4-Speed manual |
| Suspension | Front: Hydraulic fork Rear: Swinging arm fork with shocks |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. Dunlop Gold Seal |
| Rear Tire | 3.5 x 19 in. Dunlop Gold Seal |
| Weight | 175 kg / 385 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, Overhead valve. The engine featured a 6.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 x 19 in. Dunlop Gold Seal front tire and a 3.5 x 19 in. Dunlop Gold Seal rear tire. The front suspension was a Hydraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm fork with shocks. The B32350 was fitted with a 19 L / 5 US gal fuel tank.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
BSA B32
BSA's rugged, workaday B31 was manufactured from 1945 to the
end of 1959, its overhead-valve engine providing the basis for the renowned Gold
Star sports roadster. At the time of its introduction, the B31 was BSA's sole
all-new model, joining the lightweight 'C' and heavyweight 'M' ranges carried
over from pre-war days, and was produced initially with rigid frame and
telescopic front fork. In January 1946 it was joined by a Competition variant,
the B32, which boasted a high-level exhaust system, 21" front wheel, additional
chromium plating, a crankcase shield and lowered gearing. An alloy cylinder
barrel and head, broadly similar to those used on the contemporary Gold Star but
retaining a separate pushrod tunnel, became available as B32 options from 1949
onwards, as did plunger rear suspension in common with the rest of the 'B'
singles range.
| Make Model | BSA B32 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1949 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, Overhead valve |
| Displacement | 348 cc / 21.2 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 71 x 88 mm |
| Compression | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Exhaust | Single, stainless steel and chrome |
| Carburetor | Single Amal Monobloc |
| Ignition | Lucas magneto MO1L |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Clutch | Multi-plate |
| Maximum Power | 16.2 kW / 22 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed manual |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Wheel | WM2 x 19 in. |
| Rear Wheel | WM2 x 19 in. |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. Dunlop Gold Seal |
| Rear Tire | 3.5 x 19 in. Dunlop Gold Seal |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm fork with shocks |
| Front Brake | 8 in., drum |
| Rear Brake | 7 in., drum |
| Wet Weight | 175 kg / 385 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5 US gal |
| Colours | Green/chrome plated tank and black frame |
| Source | Bonhams |