Rockford Tora: history, specs, pictures
| Rockford Tora | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1974 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Top Speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 5.63 HP (4.2 KW) @ 8500RPM |
| Torque | 0.37 ft/lbs (0.5 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. y16pt-16mm |
| Ignition | a.c. magneto |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: teloscopic forks Rear: dual spring, non adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Wheelbase | 45.0 inches (1143 mm) |
| Length | 67.99 inches (1727 mm) |
| Width | 30.98 inches (787 mm) |
| Height | 39.02 inches (991 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.49 inches (749 mm) |
| Weight | 138.01 pounds (62.6 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.08 Gallon (4.10 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 1.23 liters/100 km (81.3 km/l or 191.24 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Rockford Tora was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Rockford in 1974. It could reach a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Max torque was 0.37 ft/lbs (0.5 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 5.63 HP (4.2 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. Fuel was supplied via a rotary valves.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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 teloscopic forks while the rear was equipped with a dual spring, non adjustable. The Tora was fitted with a 1.08 Gallon (4.10 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 138.01 pounds (62.6 Kg). The wheelbase was 45.0 inches (1143 mm) long.