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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-2732-2.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== | |||
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