BSA Y13
The BSA Y13 was a twin, four-stroke motorcycle produced between 1936 and 1938. Claimed horsepower was 19.04 HP (14.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 71.0mm bore x 94.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 748.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (OHV).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the multi-plate dry clutch.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 4.00-18 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a quick adjustable shock-streering damper while the rear was equiped with a none-rigid. The Y13 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.02 inches (1372 mm) long.
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| BSA Y13 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1936 - 1938 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, V-Twin, OHV |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Horsepower | 26.95 HP (20.1 KW) @ 4800RPM |
| Ignition | lucas |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: single spring girder fork Rear: hard-tail, sprung seat |
| Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
| Front Tire | 4.00 x 18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 18 |
| Wheelbase | 54.02 inches (1372 mm) |
| Width | 29.02 inches (737 mm) |
| Weight | 204.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA Y13 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, V-Twin, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA between 1936 and 1938. Claimed horsepower was 26.95 HP (20.1 KW) @ 4800 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled air-cooled, four-stroke, V-Twin, OHV. A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 748.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 4.00 x 18 front tire and a 4.00 x 18 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 Y13 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.02 inches (1372 mm) long.
1938 BSA Y13[edit | edit source]
The BSA Y13 was one of the most powerful machines available on the market up to date, thanks to its air-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, V-Twin powerplant, paired to a four-speed manual transmission that could reach a maximum power output of 27 horsepower at 4800 rpm.
Standard fittings for this powerful machine include a chromed, single-sided, dual exhaust system, a hard-tail rear suspension with a sprung seat, laced wheels, large fenders, wide handlebars, a large headlight, a front girder fork with a single spring and a steel duplex cradle frame plus drum brakes.