BSA

BSA G14 1936 - 1940

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BSA G14 1936 - 1940 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELBSA G14 1936 - 1940
Year1936 - 1940
Engine TypeFour-stroke, air-cooled, L-head (side-valve) V-twin
Displacement / Capacity986 cc / 60.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke80 x 98 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir-cooled
Max Power18.4 kW / 25 hp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionLucas magneto
Induction—
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationDry sump, double mechanical pump (2.3 L oil)
Gear Box4-speed, constant mesh
ClutchMulti-plate, dry
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameDuplex cradle
Front SuspensionParallelogram fork with spring shock absorbers and friction damper
Rear SuspensionNone (spring-loaded saddle)
Front BrakesDrum, 7 in
Rear BrakesDrum, 7 in
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width736 mm / 29 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1600 mm / 63 in
Ground Clearance120 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight191 kg / 421 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre4.00 x 18 in
Rear Tyre4.00 x 18 in
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
BSA file

BSA's big 1000 cc side-valve V-twin, built to haul heavy sidecar loads though also sold solo. It had a long wheelbase, fat tyres and a low seat, and was bought by several armies before the war.