Editing BSA Rocket 3

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The '''BSA Rocket 3''' is a 750[[cc]], [[triple cylinder]], [[four stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[BSA]]. It is also called the '''A75''' following BSA's A series of designations.

The BSA version of the three cylinder model is distinguishable from the [[Triumph Trident]] in that the cylinders on the BSA are inclined forward. These multi cylinder machines were designed to be the flagships of the BSA/Triumph group but they were introduced too late, being outclassed by the [[Honda CB750K]] four cylinder. Any other year it would have been met with great applause, but the [[Honda]] stole most of its thunder.  While the performance was good for the time, the styling was too radical, which resulted in disappointing sales.  The Trident outsold the Rocket 3 five to one, so first year models of the Rocket 3 are comparatively rare.

==1969==
[[Image:1969 BSA A75 Rocket 3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA A75 Rocket 3]]
[[Image:1969-BSA-Rocket-3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3]]
[[Image:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
[[Image:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
[[Image:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-2.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
[[Image:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
[[Image:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-4.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
[[Image:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-5.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
[[Image:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-6.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
[[Image:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-7.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
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==1971==
[[Image:1971-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-1073-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
[[Image:1971-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-1073-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
[[Image:1971-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-1073-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
[[Image:1971-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-1073-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]]
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==References==
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[[Category:BSA motorcycles|Rocket 3]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles|Rocket 3]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:750cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:750cc Triple cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Street motorcycles]]
[[Category:Triple cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Triple cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:750cc 4-stroke motorcycles]]
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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = '''BSA Rocket 3'''
|image            =
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = [[BSA]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1968 - 1969
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Road]]
|engine           = in-line three, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 67.0mm x 70.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 115 mph (185 km/h)
|power            = 56.73 HP (42.3 KW) @ 7500RPM
|torque           = 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 6900RPM
|fuel_system      = carburettor. amal
|ignition         = twin coil
|spark_plug       =
|battery          = 9.5:1
|transmission     = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: dry single plate <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: telescopic <br>
Rear: swingarm with coil-over shocks
|brakes           =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
|front_tire       = {{tire|4.10-19}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|4.10-19}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 56.3 inches (1430 mm)
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       = 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg)
|wet_weight       = 226.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity     = 0.74 Gallon (2.80 Liters)
|fuel_consumption = 6.72 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg)
|turning_radius   =
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}}

The '''[[BSA]] Rocket 3''' was a in-line three, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BSA]] between 1968 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 6900 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 56.73 HP (42.3 KW) @ 7500 RPM.  

==Engine==
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==
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry single plate.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 4.10-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.10-19 rear tire. 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 Rocket 3 was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.  

==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/harlan-county-usa#bsa-rocket-3 Harlan County U.S.A.]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-young-graduates#bsa-rocket-3 The Young Graduates]

[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:BSA motorcycles]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
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