1971 BSA B50SS

General motorcycle information

Model

BSA B50SS

Year

1971

Engine and transmission

Displacement

30.45 cubic inches (499.0 ccm)

Engine type

Single cylinder, 4 stroke

Power

33.5 horsepowers (25.0 kiloWatts) at 6200 RPM

Torque

27.96 pound-foot/lbf-ft (37.90 Nm / 3.86 kgf-m) at 5000 RPM

Compression

10:1

Bore x stroke

5.13 x 5.49 inches (84.0 x 90.0 mm)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Fuel control

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Cooling system

Air

Gearbox

Transmission type, final drive

Chain

Starter

Kick

Fuel consumption

Top speed

136.8 kmh (85.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre

3.25-18

Rear tyre

3.25-18

Front brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Rear brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

310.0 pounds (140.6 kg)

Seat height

49.6 inches (813 mm)

Wheelbase

83.7 inches (1372 mm)

Overall length

131.7 inches (2159 mm)

Overall width

45.0 inches (737 mm)

Overall height

67.4 inches (1105 mm)

Ground clearance

11.7 inches (191 mm)

Fuel capacity

Oil capacity

Further motorcycle information

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