BSA A75 Rocket: history, specs, pictures

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BSA A75 Rocket
Manufacturer
BSA
Also called A75R Rocket 3, A 75 Rocket 3
Production 1969 - 1972
Engine
in-line three, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 67.0mm x 70.0mm
Top Speed 115 mph (185 km/h)
Horsepower 56.73 HP (42.3 KW) @ 7500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 4.10-19
Rear Tire 4.10-19
Weight 226.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The BSA A75 Rocket 3 was a in-line three, four-stroke standard produced by BSA between 1970 and 1972. It could reach a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 56.73 HP (42.3 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled in-line three, four-stroke. A 67.0mm bore x 70.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 740.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 4.10-19 front tire and a 4.10-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The A75 Rocket 3 was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank.

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