Sunbeam

SUNBEAM B2 1959 - 1965

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SUNBEAM B2 1959 - 1965 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELSUNBEAM B2 1959 - 1965
Year1959 - 1965
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement / Capacity175 cc / 10.7 cu in
Bore X Stroke61.5 x 58 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemForced air
Max Power5.6 kW / 7.5 hp
Max Torque—
Ignition—
Induction—
Start SystemElectric (12V)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveEnclosed chain in oil bath
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular
Front Suspension—
Rear Suspension—
Front BrakesDrum, 127 mm
Rear BrakesDrum, 127 mm
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance127 mm / 5.0 in
Dry Weight100 kg / 220 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.50 x 10 in
Rear Tyre3.50 x 10 in
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity8 Litres / 2.1 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Sunbeam file

The B2 was the smaller scooter in the BSA Sunbeam pair, using a 175 cc two-stroke single related to the Bantam engine. It shared the B1's four-speed gearbox, oil-bath chain, 10 in wheels and electric start but was lighter and cheaper. It stayed on sale a year longer than the twin, until 1965.