BSA

BSA A 1921 - 1924

BSA A 1921 - 1924
BSA A 1921 - 1924 · Photo: Yesterdays Antique Motorcycles, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBSA A 1921 - 1924
Year1921 - 1924
Engine TypeFour stroke, V-twin, side valve
Displacement / Capacity770 cc / 50 cu in
Bore X Stroke76 x 85 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling System—
Max Power4.4 kW / 6 hp
Max Torque—
IgnitionMagneto
Induction—
Start SystemSlip-on kick starter
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationConstant-loss oil pump with hand-operated pump
Gear Box3 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionSingle spring girder fork
Rear SuspensionNone, spring-loaded saddle
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 Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed88 km/h / 55 mph
BSA file

A post-World War I V-twin tourer built around the 770 cc side-valve engine, finished in green and cream with a black frame. BSA sold it on reliability and dealer support, and the same engine powered about 100 BSA three-wheeled taxi cabs.