BSA A65 Star: history, specs, pictures

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BSA A65 Star
Manufacturer
BSA
Production 1962 - 1969
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Horsepower 52.84 HP (39.4 KW) @ 4500RPM
Fuel System carburetor. amal
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm with coil-over shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheelbase 55.12 inches (1400 mm)
Weight
Fuel Capacity 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The BSA A65 Star was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by BSA between 1962 and 1969. Claimed horsepower was 52.84 HP (39.4 KW) @ 4500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks. The A65 Star was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long.