BSA A65 Thunderbolt: history, specs, pictures
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BSA A65 Thunderbolt | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | A 65 Thunderbolt |
Production | 1970 - 1972 |
Engine | twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 75.0mm x 74.0mm |
Top Speed | 104 mph (168 km/h) |
Horsepower | 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 7000RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
Rear Tire | 4.00-18 |
Weight | 220.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA A65 Thunderbolt was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by BSA between 1970 and 1972. It could reach a top speed of 104 mph (168 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 75.0mm bore x 74.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 654.0 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 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The A65 Thunderbolt was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank.