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Naked bike · 1969

A 50 Royal Star

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MotoLibrary Score

41 /100 Commuter

Power

33 HP

Engine

500 ccm

1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963

Technical Overview

1969 BSA A 50 Royal Star Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by BSA for the naked motorcycle segment, the 1969 BSA A 50 Royal Star relies on a 500 cc (30.5 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 33 HP (24.1 kW) at 5,800 rpm. With a specific output of 66 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,391 mm (54.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's BSA archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1963 to 1970, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output

66 HP/L

Engine

Displacement 500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches)

Engine Type Twin, four-stroke

Engine Details Twin, four-stroke

Power 33.0 HP (24.1 kW)) @ 5800 RPM

Compression 7.5:1

Bore x Stroke 65.5 x 74.0 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches)

Fuel System Carburettor

Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Cooling Air

Transmission

Clutch Wet multiplate

Chassis

Frame Type Single cradle

Front Suspension Hydralic telescopic forks

Rear Suspension Twin shock

Wheelbase 1391 mm (54.8 inches)

Wheels & Brakes

Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Dimensions & Weight

Fuel Capacity 18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)

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A2 license compatible, manageable power.

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