Super Rocket (A10) SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:

BSA Super Rocket

Year:
1959 – 63

Engine:
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV

Capacity:
646cc / 39.4 cub in.

Bore x Stroke:
70 x 84 mm

Carburetor:
Amal TT racing

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Compression Ratio:
8.3:1

Lubrication:
Dry sump

Exhaust:
Twin, stainless steel

Ignition :
Lucas magneto

Battery:
6V

Starting:
Kick start

Max Power:
37 kW / 50 hp @ 6250 rpm

Clutch:
Multi-plate with built-in cush drive

Transmission  :
4 Speed

Final Drive:
Chain

Gear Ratio:
1st 11.68 / 2nd 7.96 / 3rd 5.48 / 4th 4.53:1

Frame:
Welded seamless steel tubing with duplex downtubes and
full cradle engine support, bolted-on rear sub frame

Front Suspension:
Telescopic forks with coil spring – hydraulically damped

Rear Suspension:
Swinging arm

Front Brakes:
Drum, 8 in.

Rear Brakes:
Drum, 7 in.

Braking Distance (both wheels from 32 km/h / 20 mph:
4 m / 13 ft

Wheels:
Steel, wire spokes

Front Tyre:
3.25 x 19 in., ribbed

Rear Tyre:
4.00 x 19 in.

Dimensions:
Length: 
2100 mm / 84.0 in.

Wheelbase :
1391 mm / 54.75 in.

Wet Weight:
170 kg / 375 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
16 L /
4.2 US gal

Average Fuel Consumption:
4.7 L/100 km /
21.3 km/l / 50 US mpg

Top Speed:
187 km/h / 116 mph

Standing Quarter Mile (400 m):
14.1 sec.