The BSA Fury SS prototype was produced in 1971, and only eight were made. It features a 349 cc four-stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC engine with a compression ratio of 9.5:1, twin Amal 26 mm concentric carburetors, and air cooling. The ignition is a twin coil system, and the bike has a kick start with electric starting optional. The maximum power of the Fury SS is 25 kW/34 hp at 9000 rpm, and the maximum torque is 28.4 Nm/2.9 kgf/m/21 ft.lb at 7000 rpm. The bike has a wet, multi-plate clutch, 5-speed transmission, and chain final drive. The frame is a tubular steel, double-cradle design, and it has front and rear 18-inch tires. The wheelbase is 1491 mm/58.7 in., and the dry weight is 156 kg/344 lbs. The fuel capacity is 11.4 L/3.0 US gal, and the top speed is 180 km/h/110 mph. The BSA Fury SS is known for its impressive speed and power, making it a sought-after vintage motorcycle by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BSA Fury SS Prototype
| Year | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Production | 8 Prototypes |
| Engine | Four stroke, twin cylinder, DOHC |
| Capacity | 349 cc / 21.3 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 63 x 56 mm |
| Carburetor | Twin, Amal 26 mm concentric carburetors |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.7 L / 5.7 US pints |
| Exhaust | Twin with upswept chrome silencers |
| Ignition | Twin coil |
| Battery | 12V |
| Starting | Kick start (Electric starting optional) |
| Max Power | 25 kW / 34 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 28.4 Nm / 2.9 kgf/m / 21 ft.lb @ 7000 |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular steel, double cradle |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 x 18 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50 x 18 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1491 mm / 58.7 in. |
| Dry Weight | 156 kg / 344 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h / 110 mph |
| Source | Wikipedia, Real Classic |
