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Daytona Replica

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MotoLibrary Score
49 /100 Balanced
Power
31 HP
Top Speed
198 km/h
Engine
497 ccm

1953 BSA Daytona Replica Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BSA's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1953 BSA Daytona Replica features a 497 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 31 HP (22.6 kW) at 6,000 rpm. With a specific output of 62.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

Within MotoLibrary's BSA archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1951 to 1954, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
62.4 HP/L
Engine
Displacement 497.0 ccm (30.33 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Engine Details Twin, four-stroke
Power 31.0 HP (22.6 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Clutch Four speed
Performance
Top Speed 198.0 km/h (123.0 mph)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Rigid
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
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