BSA:C12

Sakura World Auction 19th June 2021
This C12 Sports was dispatched from Armory Road in 1957. A lot of improvements were made to this bike from the previous models including four speed gearbox, direct rocker oil supply, swinging rear suspension. A classic popular motorcycle seen around the world in the 50s. Purchased here in Japan and being presented as lot 19 for the auction 16th Jan 2021

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cub in.
Cooling System: Air cooled
Carburettor: Amal
Exhaust: Single, steel
Ignition: Coil
Starting: Kick start
Battery Capacity: 6v (8Ah)
Max Power: 9 kW / 12 hp
Transmission: 4-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Brazed lug construction
Front Suspension: Telescopic with compression damping
Steering Head Angle: 61 degrees
Front Wheel Travel: 152 mm / 6 in
Rear Suspension: None, spring loaded saddle From 1951: Plunger rear suspension
Rear Wheel Travel: 62 mm / 2.45 in.
Front Wheel: WM1-19
Rear Wheel: WM1-19
Front Tyre: 3.00 x 19 in.

Rear Tyre: 3.00 x 19 in.
Front Brake: 7 in., drum
Rear Brake: 5.5 in., drum
Dimensions: Length: 2083 mm / 82.0 in. Width: 673 mm / 26.5 in. Height: 1016 mm / 40.0 in.
Wheelbase: 1372 mm / 54 in.
Ground Clearance: 102 mm / 4 in.
Seat Height: 749 mm / 29.5 in.
Wet Weight: 145 kg / 320 lbs
Average Fuel Consumption: 2.9 L/100 km / 34 km/l / 80 US mpg
Top Speed: 113 km/h / 70 mph