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BSA C25 BARRACUDA 250 1968 - 1970

BSA C25 BARRACUDA 250 1968 - 1970
BSA C25 BARRACUDA 250 1968 - 1970 · Photo: Ronald Saunders from Warrington, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBSA C25 BARRACUDA 250 1968 - 1970
Year1968 - 1970
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, OHV
Displacement / Capacity249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke67 x 70 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power14.7 kW / 20 hp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionLucas MA12 coil
InductionAmal 928/1 concentric carburettor
Start SystemKick start
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4-Speed
ClutchMulti-plate with integral cush drive
Final DriveChain, 100 links
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSingle loop with twin rails under engine
Front SuspensionCoil springs, hydraulically damped, 127 mm / 5 in travel
Rear SuspensionCoil springs, hydraulically damped, 76 mm / 3 in travel
Front Brakes7 in drum
Rear Brakes7 in drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2108 mm / 83 in
Overall Width686 mm / 27 in
Overall Height1067 mm / 42 in
Seat Height813 mm / 32 in
Wheelbase1346 mm / 53 in
Ground Clearance203 mm / 8 in
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight145 kg / 320 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25 x 18 in
Rear Tyre3.50 x 18 in
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity8 Litres / 2.1 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed128 km/h / 80 mph
BSA file

The C25 Barracuda was the road-going 250 that followed the C15 line, with a higher-compression engine, 12-volt electrics and a lighter, sportier feel. It sold in some markets as the B25 Starfire. It was among the last small BSA singles before the company's collapse.