BSA A 65 Rocket
BSA A 65 Rocket | |
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Production | 1966 |
Class | Classic |
Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV |
Bore / Stroke | 76.2mm x 76.2mm |
Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
Horsepower | 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 7000RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
Front Tire | 3.25 x 18 |
Rear Tire | 3.50 x 18 |
Wheelbase | 53.9 inches (1369 mm) |
Length | 81.1 inches (2060 mm) |
Width | 27.99 inches (711 mm) |
Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
Weight | 177.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA A 65 Rocket was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1966. Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 654.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 x 18 front tire and a 3.50 x 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via drum in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The wheelbase was 53.9 inches (1369 mm) long.
1966 BSA A 65 Rocket[edit | edit source]
The 1965 BSA A 65 Rocket, also known as the Lightning in Europe, has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 654cc, parallel twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a four-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 49 horsepower at 7000 rpm. It also comes with a large, round headlight, laced wheels, wide handlebars, a dual seat, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual rear shock absorbers, an analogue instrument cluster and a dual exhaust system.