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MV Agusta 125 Turismo Rapido (1954-58)

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The MV Agusta 125 Turismo Rapido motorcycle was produced from 1954 to 1958. It featured a four-stroke, single-cylinder pushrod engine with a capacity of 123cc and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike had an 18mm carburettor and a kick start, producing a maximum power of 4.8 kW at 6,000 rpm. It had a four-speed transmission and chain final drive, with front and rear drum brakes. The MV Agusta 125 Turismo Rapido had a double cradle tubular and pressed steel frame, front telescopic mechanical and hydraulic fork suspension, and rear swingarm with hydraulic shocks. The motorcycle had a length of 1860mm, a width of 530mm, and a wheelbase of 1285mm. It had a dry weight of 102kg and a fuel capacity of 12 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta Turismo Rapido

Year: 1954 – 58
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve
Capacity: 123 cc / 7.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Induction: 18mm Carburettor
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 4.8 kW / 6.5 hp @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Double cradle tubular and pressed steel
Front Suspension: Telescopic mechanical and hydraulic fork
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with hydraulic shocks
Front Brakes: 123mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 123mm Drum
Front Tyre: 2 75- 18
Rear Tyre: 2.75- 18
Dimensions: Length 1860 mm / 73.2 in Width 530 mm / 20.8 in
Wheelbase: 1285 mm / 50.5 in
Dry Weight: 102 kg / 224.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal

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Ariel FH650 Huntsmaster (1954-58)

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The Ariel FH650 Huntsmaster (Solo) was a motorcycle produced from 1954-58. It had a four-stroke, twin, OHV engine with a capacity of 648 cc / 39.5 cu in and a compression ratio of either 6.5:1 or 7.5:1. The lubrication system was dry sump with a dual pump and the ignition was via a magneto. The transmission had four speeds and the final drive was via chain, 100 pitches. The frame was a swinging arm frame with front duplex down tubes and the front suspension was a telescopic fork with hydraulic control. The rear suspension included two flexible coil springs. The motorcycle had front and rear drum brakes and steel, laced wire-spoked wheels with a fuel capacity of 20.5 L / 5.4 US gal. It had a top speed of 161 km/h / 100 mph and average consumption of 5.1 L/100 km 19.5 km/l / 46 US mpg. The length was 2184 mm / 86 in and the width was 686 mm / 27 in. The wheelbase was 1422 mm / 56 in and the ground clearance was 140 mm / 5.5 in. The dry weight was 181 kg / 400 lbs and the seat height was 787 mm / 31 in. Photos of the motorcycle are available on NZ Classic Motorcycles.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ariel FH 650 Huntsmaster (Solo)

Year: 1954 – 58
Engine: Four stroke, twin, OHV
Capacity: 648 cc / 39.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 84 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 6.5:1 or 7.5:1
Lubrication: Dry sump, dual pump
Oil Capacity: 2.3 L / 4.8 US pt
Exhaust: Twin, chrome
Induction: Carburetor, Amal 376/12
Ignition: Magneto
Spark Plug: Champion L10S
Starting: Kick starting
Transmission: 4-Speed
Final Drive: Chain, 100 pitches
Gear Ratio: 1st 12.01 / 2nd 7.71 / 3rd 5.93 / 4th 4.53:1
Frame: Swinging arm frame with front duplex down tubes
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork with hydraulic control
Rear Suspension: 2 x Flexible coil springs
Front Brakes: Drum, 7 in
Rear Brakes: Drum
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Rim: 3.25 x 19
Rear Rim: 3.5 x 19
Dimensions: Length: 2184 mm / 86 in Width: 686 mm / 27 in
Wheelbase: 1422 mm / 56 in
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Seat Height: 787 mm / 31 in
Dry Weight: 181 kg / 400 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20.5 L / 5.4 US gal
Average Consumption: 5.1 L/100 km 19.5 km/l / 46 US mpg
Top Speed: 161 km/h / 100 mph
Review: Some photos from NZ Classic Motorcycles

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BSA Road Rocket (1954-58)

admin — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:32:59 +0000

The BSA Road Rocket is a motorcycle that was manufactured from 1954 to 1958. It had a four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 646 cc, and used an Amal carburetor for fuel delivery. The engine had a 7.2:1 compression ratio and was cooled by air. The motorcycle was equipped with twin stainless steel exhausts and a Lucas magdyno ignition system. The Road Rocket had a multi-plate clutch with built-in cush drive, and a 4-speed transmission. It was driven by a chain and had front and rear drum brakes. The frame was made of welded seamless steel tubing with duplex downtubes and full cradle engine support, and had a bolted-on rear subframe. The front suspension was telescopic forks with coil spring and the rear suspension from 1954 onwards was a swinging arm, with a plunger-type shock and rebound springs. The motorcycle had steel wheels with wire spokes, and its tyres measured 3.25 x 19 in. at the front and 4.00 x 19 in. at the rear. The bike was 2100 mm long, had a wheelbase of 1391 mm, and weighed 190 kg dry. The fuel capacity was 16 L and the average fuel consumption was 5.6 L/100 km. The Road Rocket could reach a top speed of 175 km/h and complete the standing quarter mile in 16 seconds. It was available in all-over gold, and black/chrome colours.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BSA Road Rocket

Year: 1954 – 58
Engine: Four stroke parallel twin cylinder, OHV
Capacity: 646 cc / 39.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 84 mm
Carburetor: Amal
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.2:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: Twin, stainless steel
Ignition: Lucas magdyno
Battery: 6V
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 30 kW / 40 hp @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Multi-plate with bult-in cush drive
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 11.68 / 2nd 7.96 / 3rd 5.48 / 4th 4.53:1
Frame: Welded seamless steel tubing with duplex downtubes and full cradle engine support, bolted-on rear sub frame
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks with coil spring – hydraulically damped
Rear Suspension: None or Plunger-type, with shock and rebound springs, undamped. From 1954: Swinging arm
Front Brakes: Drum, 8 in.
Rear Brakes: Drum, 7 in.
Wheels: Steel, wire spokes
Front Tyre: 3.25 x 19 in., ribbed
Rear Tyre: 4.00 x 19 in.
Dimensions: Length: 2100 mm / 84.0 in.
Wheelbase: 1391 mm / 54.75 in.
Dry Weight: 190 kg / 418 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 L / 4.2 US gal
Average Fuel Consumption: 5.6 L/100 km / 17.9 km/l / 42 US mpg
Top Speed: 175 km/h / 109 mph
Standing Quarter Mile (400 m): 16 sec.
Colours: All over gold, Black/chrome
Source: Wikipedia

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