BSA A 65 Spitfire: history, specs, pictures
| BSA A 65 Spitfire | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Fuel System | twin Amal monobloc carburetors |
| 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 19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 18 |
| Wheelbase | 55.51 inches (1410 mm) |
| Length | 85.2 inches (2164 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
| Weight | 185.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA A 65 Spitfire was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1966. Claimed horsepower was 52.97 HP (39.5 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 19 front tire and a 4.00 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 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.
1966 - 1968 BSA A 65 Spitfire[edit | edit source]
The 1966 BSA A 65 Spitfire comes with laced wheels, a round headlight, a dual seat with pillion grab rails, wire-spoked wheels, a chromed dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shocks as a rear suspension, wide handlebars and an analogue instrument cluster.
In the engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 654cc, parallel twin cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 53 horsepower at 7000 rpm.