BSA - Barracuda 68

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Bike Info

CC:
247
Barracuda Parts and accessories

Service

Engine Oil Grade SAE:
40 S 30 W ( 20/50)
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
2.25 ltrs
Fork oil grade:
20 SAE
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
0.33 pint
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
0.33 pint
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
-/24
Tyre Pressure Back - Pillion Bar / psi:
-/28
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
-/22

Brakes

Front:
Drum
Rear:
Drum

Dimensions

Dry Weight:
329lb ( 149kg )
Fuel Capacity:
8 lltrs ( Fibre tank)
Ground Clearance:
7 1/2" (19cm)
Seat Height:
31 " (79cm)

Electrics

Voltage:
12v
Ignition:
Coil /points

Engine

Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke OHV V Single
Bore x Stroke:
67x 70 mm
Carburation:
Amal Concentric
Carburation Main Jet:
200
Compression Ratio:
10:1 (reduced later)
Displacement:
249 cc
Fuel Minimum Octane Rating:
? high
Lubrication System:
dry sump (2.25 ltrs)
No. of Valves:
2
Starting:
Kick
Valve Train:
pushrod

Transmission

Gearchange Pattern:
1 down 3 up
Gear Ratio 1st:
18.3
Gear Ratio 2nd:
11.4
Gear Ratio 3rd:
8.6
Gear Ratio 4th:
6.92
Primary Drive:
duplex chain
Primary Drive Ratio:
23/52
Sprocket front:
16
Sprocket rear:
49

Misc.

Colour Options:
blue/cream
Frame:
cradle
Fuel Control:
amal carburetter
Motorcycle Style:
sports roadster
Place of Manufacture:
Small Heath, Birmingham, UK
Swing Arm:
twin shock

Power

Fuel Consumption:
60/70
Max Power Output:
24bhp@8250
Top Speed:
C 89mph

Suspension

Front:
Telescopic Forks
Front Travel:
5"
Rear:
twin girling shocks
Rear Travel:
2 3/4"

Tyres

Front:
3.25 x 18
Rear:
3.50 x 18