The BSA Road Rocket was the first sports model in the A10 series, a 646 cc air cooled parallel twin developed by Bert Hopwood from the Golden Flash and launched in 1954 at the top of the BSA range. It was the first A10 with an alloy cylinder head, separate from the inlet manifold so twin carburettors could be fitted, and it carried a single Amal TT carburettor, high compression pistons and a 356 sports camshaft. These changes lifted output to about 40 bhp and top speed to about 109 mph. It had chrome mudguards and a half chrome tank, and was replaced by the Super Rocket in 1958.
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produced by Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) at Small Heath, Birmingham
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produced by Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) at Small Heath, Birmingham
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Development
Launched as the top of BSA's range in 1954
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the Road Rocket was discontinued in 1958
Lead, body style
it was the first sports bike in the BSA A10 series
Lead, engine class
was a 1950s 646 cc (39.4 cu in) air-cooled parallel twin motorcycle
Development, power
raised the power output to 40 bhp (30 kW)
Development, top speed
a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h)
Lead, manufacturer
produced by Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) at Small Heath, Birmingham
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