BSA Super Rocket
.jpg) 1963 BSA A10 Super Rocket. | |
| Manufacturer | Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) |
|---|---|
| Production | 1957–1963 |
| Predecessor | BSA Golden Flash |
| Engine | 646 cc (39.4 cu in) air cooled twin |
| Transmission | Four speed, chain drive |
| Wheelbase | 1,391 mm (54.75 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,100 mm (84 in) |
The BSA Super Rocket was a Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) motorcycle that was a development of the BSA Road Rocket. The A10 had a reputation for reliability but was struggling to compete against the Triumph engines and the Norton Featherbed frames.[1]
Development
Launched in 1957 the BSA Super Rocket had a new alloy head and an Amal TT racing carburettor. In 1961 a new "357" full-race camshaft with high lift was used, with more dwell and faster valve action to improve performance.[2]
A clubman version, the Rocket Gold Star, was produced with rearsets (i.e. footrests moved rearward from the standard position to cause the rider to lean further forward into a more aerodynamic posture), clip-on handlebars and a tuned engine, but this was something of a special and was produced from 1961-1963 based on modifications to the Super Rocket by Eddie Dow at the same time as the "Big Valve" Super Rocket.
References
- ↑ "BSA Golden Flash on test". Classic Bike Guide. May 2008.
- ↑ Boss, daniel. "Super Rocket Model Changes". Archived from the original on October 25, 2009. Retrieved 2008-05-17.