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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]] | ||
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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-2732-2.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]] | |||
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==1972== | |||
[[Image:1972-BSA-A65-Red-9299-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 BSA A65 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1972-BSA-A65-Red-9299-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 BSA A65 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1972-BSA-A65-Red-9299-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 BSA A65 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1972-BSA-A65-Red-9299-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 BSA A65 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1972-BSA-A65-Red-9299-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 BSA A65 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1972-BSA-A65-Red-9299-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 BSA A65 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1972-BSA-A65-Red-9299-6.jpg|left|thumb|1972 BSA A65 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1972-BSA-A65-Red-9299-7.jpg|left|thumb|1972 BSA A65 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1972-BSA-A65-Red-9299-8.jpg|left|thumb|1972 BSA A65 in Red]] | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/shortland-street#bsa-a65-lightning Shortland Street] | |||
[[Category:BSA motorcycles|A65]] | [[Category:BSA motorcycles|A65]] | ||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles|A65]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles|A65]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles|A65]] | |||
{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''BSA A65 Lightning''' | |||
|image = | |||
|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 = 9.0:1 | |||
|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]] | |||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | |||