Description
Year: 1961
Displacement: 650
Serial number: DA10R2709
Origin: ENGLAND
Rare Super Rocket (East Coast type) imported from the United States.
Launched in 1957, BSA created this motorcycle with a sporting vocation to face the competition, with a frame and swinging arm far superior to Triumphs of the era.
High-compression pistons with an alloy cylinder head (painted on the bike), large valves, strengthened crankshaft, sport camshaft 357 to produce 43 hp.
A shorter first gear improved acceleration and it was clocked at 187 km/ h by Cycle World magazine, putting it in direct competition with the Triumph T110 and Bonneville.
The small tank (11. 4 L), chrome-wrapped mudguards, the Laconia Bend-type handlebars, and the period-era optional seat make it an elegant motorcycle.
We worked on the Concentric 939 carburettor: cleaning and replacing the intake seal, checking fluids and transmissions, retightening the head, valve clearances.
Following the road test, the machine runs perfectly with behaviour worthy of its sporting reputation and a comfortable riding position.
It has a small feature on the spark plug leads which lets you see the ignition sparks... it's quite fun and it leads to interesting conversations when you start it in public.
A lovely, original and not common motorcycle.
Test possible before purchase by appointment
French registration in the name of the buyer (we are ANTS SIV)
Delivery service, please contact us
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