BSA Beagle (1963-66)

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The BSA Beagle, also known as the Starlite in North America, was a motorcycle produced between 1963 and 1966. It featured a four-stroke, single-cylinder, overhead valve engine with a capacity of 74.8cc or 4.6 cubic inches. The engine was air-cooled with a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and lubrication through a wet sump. The exhaust was a single, chrome-plated design with kick-start as the starting mechanism. The maximum power output was 4.0 kW or 5.5 hp at 5200 rpm, and the maximum power at the rear wheel was 3.6 kW or 4.9 hp at 5200 rpm. The clutch was multi-plate, wet, and cable-operated with a 4-speed transmission and chain final drive. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 65.8 kg or 145 lbs. It had an impressive fuel consumption rate of 2.3 L/100 km or 44.3 km/l or 104 US mpg. The top speed of the BSA Beagle was 79 km/h or 49 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BSA Beagle (Starlite in North America)

Year: 1963 – 66


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valve
Capacity: 74.8 cc / 4.6 cub in.
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Exhaust: Single, chrome plated
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 4.0 kW / 5.5 hp @ 5200 rpm
Max Power at Rear Wheel: 3.6 kW /4.9 hp @ 5200 rpm
Clutch: Multi-plate, wet, cable operated
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Dry Weight: 65.8 kg / 145 lbs
Fuel Consumption: 2.3 L/100 km / 44.3 km/l / 104 US mpg
Top Speed: 79 km/h / 49 mph

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