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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]] | ||
<br style="clear: left"/> | The A65 Lightning Clubman was in production for 12 months (mid 1964 to mid 1965) and produced a run of 200 bikes. | ||
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-2732-2.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]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:15, 22 August 2022
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[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. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (OHV).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.
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 Lightning was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1966[edit | edit source]
The A65 Lightning Clubman was in production for 12 months (mid 1964 to mid 1965) and produced a run of 200 bikes.
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)
1968[edit | edit source]
1972[edit | edit source]
In Media[edit | edit source]
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| BSA A65 Lightning | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | A 65 Lightning |
| Production | 1970 - 1972 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 75.0mm x 74.0mm |
| Top Speed | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 48.01 HP (35.8 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 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[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 Lightning was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank.