British single cylinder motorcycle, produced by BSA in the 1970s
Type of motorcycle
BSA B50
Manufacturer
BSA
Production
1971–1973
Engine
499 cc (30.5 cu in) air cooled, four stroke, OHV unit single
Power
34 hp (25 kW)
Transmission
4-speed, multi-plate wet clutch
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The BSA B50 was a single-cylinder 499 cc (30.5 cu in) ohv motorcycle, produced by BSA at their factory in Small Heath, Birmingham. The last of the big capacity unit-construction singles from the Birmingham Small Arms company, it had an alloy engine with a bore of 84 mm (3.3 in) and a stroke of 90 mm (3.5 in). As well as the road version, special models were produced for off-road competition use.
The BSAB50 was a single-cylinder 499 cc (30.5 cu in) ohv motorcycle, produced by BSA at their factory in Small Heath, Birmingham. The last of the big...
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