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The BSA Workshop => Singles => Topic started by: MGI on 16 May, 2021, 11:44

Title: B33 Revs
Post by: MGI on 16 May, 2021, 11:44
Could anyone tell me what the standard B33 should rev to, that is to say when it is travelling at its maximum speed, reputed to be
80mph according to period road tests.
Title: Re: B33 Revs
Post by: JulianS on 16 May, 2021, 11:54
The Motor Cycle road test of plunger  model from March 1953 issue  gives 30 mph in top = 1950 rpmand top speed 80 mph.

The Motor Cycle road test of swinging arm model from December 1957 issue gives 30 mph in top = 1940 rpm and top speed 78 mph.
Title: Re: B33 Revs
Post by: MGI on 16 May, 2021, 13:20
So that makes the revs at 80 approx 5200 - Cheers Julian.