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Launched in February 1962, the total BSA Rocket Gold Star production was 1,584 bikes, of which 272 were off-road scramblers.<ref name="BSAOC">{{Cite web | title = The Rocket Gold Star |url=http://www.bsaoc.demon.co.uk/rgspage.htm | accessdate = 2008-05-15 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080509154101/http://www.bsaoc.demon.co.uk/rgspage.htm| archivedate= 9 May 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The later (1961-1963) 9:1 compression Super Rocket engine was used with a ''Spitfire'' camshaft and an [[Amal_%28motorcycle%29#Monobloc_Carburettors|Amal Monobloc carburettor]] gave {{convert|46|bhp|abbr=on}} as standard. Options such as [[Siamesing (engineering)|''Siamesed'']] exhaust pipes and a close-ratio RRT2 gearbox could increase this to {{convert|50|bhp|abbr=on}} – and add 30% to the price.<ref |
Launched in February 1962, the total BSA Rocket Gold Star production was 1,584 bikes, of which 272 were off-road scramblers.<ref name="BSAOC">{{Cite web | title = The Rocket Gold Star |url=http://www.bsaoc.demon.co.uk/rgspage.htm | accessdate = 2008-05-15 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080509154101/http://www.bsaoc.demon.co.uk/rgspage.htm| archivedate= 9 May 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The later (1961-1963) 9:1 compression Super Rocket engine was used with a ''Spitfire'' camshaft and an [[Amal_%28motorcycle%29#Monobloc_Carburettors|Amal Monobloc carburettor]] gave {{convert|46|bhp|abbr=on}} as standard. Options such as [[Siamesing (engineering)|''Siamesed'']] exhaust pipes and a close-ratio RRT2 gearbox could increase this to {{convert|50|bhp|abbr=on}} – and add 30% to the price.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ker |first=Rod |title=Rocket Gold Star |url=http://www.classicbikeguide.com/archive/oct05/ft1.htm |accessdate=2008-05-16 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20061103055857/http://www.classicbikeguide.com/archive/oct05/ft1.htm |archivedate=3 November 2006 }}</ref> Nine specials were made for export to California and one was fitted with a sidecar by [[Watsonian Squire|Watsonian]] for the Earls Court Show in October 1962.<ref name="BSAOC"/> |
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| accessdate = 2008-05-16 }}{{deadlink|date=July 2014}}</ref>{{deadlink|date=July 2014}} Nine specials were made for export to California and one was fitted with a sidecar by [[Watsonian Squire|Watsonian]] for the Earls Court Show in October 1962.<ref name="BSAOC"/> |
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Rocket Gold Star production ended in 1963 due to the development of new [[unit construction]] successors, designated as A65 in the 650 cc capacity. |
Rocket Gold Star production ended in 1963 due to the development of new [[unit construction]] successors, designated as A65 in the 650 cc capacity. |
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| Manufacturer | BSA Motorcycles Ltd |
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| Parent company | Birmingham Small Arms Company |
| Production | 1962-63 |
| Predecessor | BSA Super Rocket |
| Engine | 646 cc air cooled twin |
| Power | 50 bhp (37 kW) @ 6,250 rpm with optional equipment |
| Transmission | four speed gearbox to chain drive |
| Wheelbase | 54.75 in (1,391 mm) |
| Dimensions | L: 84 in (2,100 mm) |
| Weight | 375 lb (170 kg) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 imp gal (16 L; 4.2 US gal) |
The BSA Rocket Gold Star was a BSA motorcycle included in the final range of A10 twins, using a tuned A10 Super Rocket engine in the double-downtube Gold Star frame.[1]
Development
Launched in February 1962, the total BSA Rocket Gold Star production was 1,584 bikes, of which 272 were off-road scramblers.[2] The later (1961-1963) 9:1 compression Super Rocket engine was used with a Spitfire camshaft and an Amal Monobloc carburettor gave 46 bhp (34 kW) as standard. Options such as Siamesed exhaust pipes and a close-ratio RRT2 gearbox could increase this to 50 bhp (37 kW) – and add 30% to the price.[3] Nine specials were made for export to California and one was fitted with a sidecar by Watsonian for the Earls Court Show in October 1962.[2]
Rocket Gold Star production ended in 1963 due to the development of new unit construction successors, designated as A65 in the 650 cc capacity.
References
- ^ Motor Cycle 15 June 1967, Diamond TT number, p.831. Help Club. Gold Star applies only to singles...there was a 646 cc twin called the Rocket Gold Star which featured a Super Rocket engine in a Gold Star-type frame. This model was included in BSA's 1962 and 1963 ranges. Accessed 21 June 2015
- ^ a b "The Rocket Gold Star". Archived from the original on 9 May 2008. Retrieved 15 May 2008.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Ker, Rod. "Rocket Gold Star". Archived from the original on 3 November 2006. Retrieved 16 May 2008.
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