BSA A 65 Royal Star
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| 'BSA A 65 Royal Star' | |
| Manufacturer | [[BSA]] |
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| Production | 1962 |
| Class | [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV |
| Bore / Stroke | 76.2mm x 76.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 x 18 |
| Wheelbase | 54.02 inches (1372 mm) |
| Length | 81.1 inches (2060 mm) |
| Width | 27.99 inches (711 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
| Weight | 176.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA A 65 Royal Star was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1962. Claimed horsepower was 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine
A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 654.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25 x 19 front tire and a 3.50 x 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via drum in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The wheelbase was 54.02 inches (1372 mm) long.
1962 - 1972 BSA A 65 Royal Star
The 1962 BSA A 65 Royal Star sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 654cc, parallel twin powerhouse mated to a four-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive and can produce a claimed 54 horsepower at 4500 rpm.
Standard fittings for this machine include wide handlebars, full-coverage fenders, a chromed dual exhaust system with pea-shooter mufflers, a telescopic front fork, dual rear shock absorbers, a drum braking system, a large headlight, analogue instrumentation dials and a center stand.