The Big Car Database

Bsa Motorcycles A10 Road Rocket

BSA A10 Road Rocket
BSA Road Rocket.JPG
Manufacturer BSA
Production 1954-1958
Predecessor BSA Golden Flash
Successor BSA Super Rocket
Engine 646 cc air cooled twin
Power 40 bhp (30 kW) @ 6,000rpm
Transmission four speed gearbox to chain drive
Wheelbase 54.75 inches (139.1 cm)
Dimensions L: 84 inches (210 cm)
Weight 418 pounds (190 kg) (dry)
Fuel capacity 3.5 imp gal (16 L)
Fuel consumption 50 mpg‑imp (5.6 L/100 km)

The BSA Road Rocket was a 1950s British motorcycle developed from the A10 Golden Flash.

The A10 had a reputation for reliability but was struggling to compete against the Triumph engines and the Norton Featherbed frames Advertised by BSA in 1954 as 'undoubtedly the worlds greatest motorcycle' the Road Rocket was discontinued in 1958 when it was replaced by the BSA Super Rocket

Development

Launched as the top of BSA's range in 1954 the BSA Road Rocket had an A10 engine with an alloy cylinder head, high compression pistons and a high lift camshaft, giving 40 bhp (30 kW) and a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h).

 
Road Rocket badge on top of fuel tank