BSA Super Rocket

Infobox Motorcycle
name=BSA A10 Super Rocket


aka=
manufacturer=flagicon|UK BSA
parent_company=
production= 1957-1963
predecessor=BSA Golden Flash
successor=
class=
engine=646cc air cooled twin
wheelbase=convert|54.75|in|cm
length=convert|84|in|cm
width=
height=
seat height=
power= 40 bhp
torque=
dry weight=comvert|375|ib|kg
fuel_capacity=3.5 gallons
fuel_economy=50mpg
transmission=four speed gearbox to chain drive

The BSA Super Rocket is a British motorcycle that was a development of the BSA A10 "Road Rocket" that evolved from the Golden Flash. The A10 had a reputation for reliability but was struggling to compete against the Triumph engines and the Norton 'featherbed' framesCitation | title = BSA Golden Flash on test | newspaper = Classic Bike Guide | date = May 2008 ] , so the Super Rocket offered more performance and better handling than earlier models.

Development

Launched in 1957 the BSA Super Rocket had a new alloy head and an Amal TT 'racing' carburettor. 1961 saw a new "357" full-race camshaft with high lift, more dwell and faster valve action to improve performanceCite web |fist: daniel| second: Boss| title = Super Rocket Model Changes |url=http: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9472/a10years.html
accessdate = 2008-05-17 ]

A 'clubman' version, the BSA Rocket Gold Star was produced with rearsets, 'clip-on' handlebars and a tuned engine but this was something of a 'special' and was produced at the same time as the Super Rocket. Over the years the A10 built a reputation as a rugged and reliable bike, ideal for sidecar use (which was popular when cars were too expensive for many people to run).

It was only with the emergence of the unit construction BSA's that the A10 finally ended its decade of success.

References

External links

* [http://www.bsaoc.demon.co.uk/rgspage.htm BSA Owners Club Rocket Gold Star page]
* [http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9472/ BSA Super Rocket]
* [http://www.content-delivery.co.uk/britbikes/BSASuperRocket.html Super Rocket advert]