BSA A65 Lightning: history, specs, pictures
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.
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| 'BSA A65 Lightning' | |
| Manufacturer | [[BSA]] |
|---|---|
| Also called | A 65 Lightning |
| Production | 1970 - 1972 |
| Class | [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]] |
| 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 |
| Battery | 9.0:1 |
| 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
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.