C15

C15 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

C15 For Sale Specifications, Price and Images

Bike Features

Make Model:

BSA C15, C15SS, C15T, C15S

Year:

1958 – 67

Engine:
Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV

Capacity:

249 cc / 15.2 cub in.

Bore and
Stroke:
67 x 70 mm

Compression
Ratio:
C15, C15T:
8.0:1
C15SS: 8.75:1
C15S: 10.0:1

Cooling System:

Air cooled

Oil Capacity:
C15, C15SS:
2.25 L / 4.76 US pints
C15T, C15S:
2.75 L / 5.8 US pints

Carburetor:

Amal

Exhaust:

Single, steel, chrome

Starting:

Kick start

Spark Plug:
C15, C15T:
Champion N5, gap 0.020 in.
C15SS:
Champion N4, gap 0.020 in.
C 15S:
Champion N3, gap 0.020 in.

Battery Capacity:

13 Ah

Max Power:
11 kW / 15 hp
@ 5000 rpm

Clutch:
4 Friction
plates

Transmission :
4-Speed

Final Drive:

C1C5, C15SS: Chain, 112 pitches
C15T, C15S:
Chain, 123 pitches

Gear Ratios:
C15:
1st 15.98 / 2nd 10.53 / 3rd 7.66 / 4th 5.98:1
C15SS:
1st 12.63 / 2nd 9.91 / 3rd 7.19 / 4th 5.98:1
C15T:
1st 28.53 / 2nd 22.05 / 3rd 14.67 / 4th 9.0:1
C15S:
1st 19.0 / 2nd 14.94 / 3rd 10.8 / 4th 9.0:1

Frame:
Single loop
with twin rails under engine

Steering Head
Angle:
C15, C15SS:
65°
C15T, C15S:
63°

Steering Lock Angle:
C15, C15SS:
50°
C15T, C15S:
60°

Front Wheel Travel:

127 mm / 5 in

Rear Suspension:
Pivoted fork

Rear Wheel Travel:
63 mm / 2.5
in.

Front Wheel:

C15, C15SS: WM1-17
C15T, C15S:
WM1-20

Rear Wheel:

C15, C15SS: WM2-17
C15T, C15S:
WM3-18

Front Tyre:

C15, C15SS: 3.25 x 17 in.
C15T, C15S:
3.00 x 20 in.

Rear Tyre:

C15, C15SS: 3.25 x 17 in.
C15T, C15S:
4.00 x 18 in.

Front Brake:
6.5 in., drum

Rear Brake:
6.5 in., drum

Dimensions:
Length:
C15, C15SS: 1981 mm / 78.0 in.

C15T, C15S: 2045 mm / 80.5 in.
Width:    C15:
660 mm / 26 in.

C15SS: 686 mm / 27 in.

C15T, C15S: 800 mm / 31.5 in.
Height:
C15:      940 mm / 37 in.

C15SS: 914 mm / 36 in.

C15T:    1067 mm / 42 in.

C15S:    1054 mm / 41.5 in.