BSA A65 Lightning: history, specs, pictures

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1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon

The BSA A65 Lightning was a twin, four-stroke classic motorcycle produced between 1970 and 1972. It could reach a top speed of 108 mph (174 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 75.0mm bore x 74.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 654.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (OHV).

Drive

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The A65 Lightning was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank.


1966

1966 BSA A65 Lightning Clubman

The A65 Lightning Clubman was in production for 12 months (mid 1964 to mid 1965) and produced a run of 200 bikes.

It had twin Amal monobloc carburettors, siamesed pipes (silencer on the right), rearset footrests, a close ratio gearbox and a reverse gearchange (so that gearchanges remained as for a forward facing gear lever)

The image shown is not a 'Clubman' on account of: normal position footrests, forward facing gear lever and the year (1966)



1968

1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon
1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon
1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon


1972

1972 BSA A65 in Red
1972 BSA A65 in Red
1972 BSA A65 in Red
1972 BSA A65 in Red
1972 BSA A65 in Red
1972 BSA A65 in Red
1972 BSA A65 in Red
1972 BSA A65 in Red
1972 BSA A65 in Red



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BSA A65 Lightning
Manufacturer
BSA
Also called A 65 Lightning
Production 1970 - 1972
Class Road
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 75.0mm x 74.0mm
Top Speed 108 mph (174 km/h)
Horsepower 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 7000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight 220.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The BSA A65 Lightning was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by BSA between 1970 and 1972. It could reach a top speed of 108 mph (174 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 75.0mm bore x 74.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 654.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The A65 Lightning was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank.

In Media