BSA M24

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BSA M24
Manufacturer
BSA
Production 1937
Class Classic
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV
Bore / Stroke 81.3mm x 81.3mm
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed, manual

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: multi-plate cush drive
Suspension Front: single spring girder fork
Rear: hard-tail, sprung seat
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Front Tire 3.00 x 20
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 M24 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1937.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the multi-plate cush drive.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00 x 20 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 single spring girder fork while the rear was equipped with a hard-tail, sprung seat. The wheelbase was 54.02 inches (1372 mm) long.

1937 - 1961 BSA M24[edit | edit source]

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The BSA M24 boasts standard features such as an laced wheels, full fenders, a hard-tail rear suspension with a sprung seat, a single spring girder fork in the front, drum brakes, a large headlight, a chromed exhaust system, wide handlebars and analogue instrumentation dials. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 498cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission.