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BSA 3.49 HP OHV SUPER SPORTS 349 1928

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BSA 3.49 HP OHV SUPER SPORTS 349 1928 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELBSA 3.49 HP OHV SUPER SPORTS 349 1928
Year1928
Engine TypeSingle-cylinder four-stroke overhead-valve
Displacement / Capacity349 cc
Bore X Stroke72 mm x 85 mm
Compression RatioLow-compression piston standard, high-compression optional (ratio not given)
Cooling System—
Max Power—
Max Torque—
Ignition—
InductionAmac carburettor
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationOil tank on seat tube (5 pints), gravity feed to mechanical pump with sight feed, foot pump to big end
Gear BoxBSA three-speed, constant mesh, enclosed kick-starter; close or wide ratio optional
Clutch—
Final Drive—
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameWeldless steel tube with forged lugs, steering damper, strengthened for sidecar
Front Suspension—
Rear Suspension—
Front Brakes—
Rear Brakes—
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre—
Rear Tyre—
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity2 Imperial gal (oil 5 pints)
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
BSA file

The Super Sports took the standard 349 overhead-valve single and tuned it for competition use, with a separate seat-tube oil tank and a steering damper. Close-ratio gearing and a high-compression piston were available as options for club racing and trials.