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[[Image:1968-BSA-A65-Lightning-Maroon-2732-1.jpg|right|thumb|1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon]]
The '''BSA A65 Lightning''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] classic [[motorcycle]] produced between 1970 and 1972. It could reach a top speed of 108 mph (174 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM. 
==Engine==
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. The engine featured a 9.0:1 [[compression ratio]]. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (OHV). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed [[transmission]]. The [[final drive]] was via chain. 
==Chassis==
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 Lightning was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank. 
==1966==
==1966==
[[Image:1966-BSA-A65-Lightning-Clubman.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BSA A65 Lightning Clubman]]
[[Image:1966-BSA-A65-Lightning-Clubman.jpg|left|thumb|1966 BSA A65 Lightning Clubman]]
The A65 Lightning Clubman was in production for 12 months (mid 1964 to mid 1965) and produced a run of 200 bikes.
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It had twin Amal monobloc carburettors, siamesed pipes (silencer on the right), rearset footrests, a close ratio gearbox and a reverse gearchange (so that gearchanges remained as for a forward facing gear lever)
 
The image shown is not a 'Clubman' on account of: normal position footrests, forward facing gear lever and the year (1966)
 
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==1968==
==1968==
[[Image:1968-BSA-A65-Lightning-Maroon-2732-0.jpg|left|thumb|1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon]]
[[Image:1968-BSA-A65-Lightning-Maroon-2732-0.jpg|left|thumb|1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon]]
 
[[Image:1968-BSA-A65-Lightning-Maroon-2732-1.jpg|left|thumb|1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon]]
[[Image:1968-BSA-A65-Lightning-Maroon-2732-2.jpg|left|thumb|1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon]]
[[Image:1968-BSA-A65-Lightning-Maroon-2732-2.jpg|left|thumb|1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon]]
[[Image:1968-BSA-A65-Lightning-Maroon-2732-3.jpg|left|thumb|1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon]]
[[Image:1968-BSA-A65-Lightning-Maroon-2732-3.jpg|left|thumb|1968 BSA A65 Lightning in Maroon]]
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[[Image:1972-BSA-A65-Red-9299-8.jpg|left|thumb|1972 BSA A65 in Red]]
[[Image:1972-BSA-A65-Red-9299-8.jpg|left|thumb|1972 BSA A65 in Red]]
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==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/shortland-street#bsa-a65-lightning Shortland Street]




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[[Category:1960s motorcycles|A65]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles|A65]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles|A65]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles|A65]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = BSA A65 Lightning
|photo=1968-BSA-A65-Lightning-Maroon-2732-1.jpg
|aka              = A 65 Lightning
|manufacturer    = BSA
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1970 - 1972
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Road
|engine          = twin, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 75.0mm x 74.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 108 mph (174 km/h)
|power            = 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 220.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[BSA]] A65 Lightning''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BSA]] between 1970 and 1972. It could reach a top speed of 108 mph (174 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM. 
==Engine==
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==
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
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 Lightning was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank. 
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/shortland-street#bsa-a65-lightning Shortland Street]
[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:BSA motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]

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