BSA Fury SS (1971)

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