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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = BSA Rocket 3 | |||
|photo= 1969 BSA A75 Rocket 3.jpg | |||
|aka = A75 | |||
|manufacturer = BSA | |||
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|production = 1968 - 1969 | |production = 1968 - 1969 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Road | ||
|engine = in-line three, four-stroke | |engine = in-line three, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 67.0mm x 70.0mm | |bore_stroke = 67.0mm x 70.0mm | ||
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|power = 56.73 HP (42.3 KW) @ 7500RPM | |power = 56.73 HP (42.3 KW) @ 7500RPM | ||
|torque = 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 6900RPM | |torque = 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 6900RPM | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = carburetor. amal | ||
|ignition = twin coil | |ignition = twin coil | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = 0.74 Gallon (2.80 Liters) | |oil_capacity = 0.74 Gallon (2.80 Liters) | ||
|fuel_consumption = 6.72 | |fuel_consumption = 6.72 liters/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg) | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
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The '''BSA Rocket 3''' is a 750[[cc]], [[triple cylinder]], [[four stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[BSA]]. It is also called the '''A75''' following BSA's A series of designations. Max [[torque]] was 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 6900 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 56.73 HP (42.3 KW) @ 7500 RPM. | |||
The BSA version of the three cylinder model is distinguishable from the [[Triumph Trident]] in that the cylinders on the BSA are inclined forward. These multi cylinder machines were designed to be the flagships of the BSA/Triumph group but they were introduced too late, being outclassed by the [[Honda CB750K]] four cylinder. Any other year it would have been met with great applause, but the [[Honda]] stole most of its thunder. While the performance was good for the time, the styling was too radical, which resulted in disappointing sales. The Trident outsold the Rocket 3 five to one, so first year models of the Rocket 3 are comparatively rare. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 4.10-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.10-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks. The Rocket 3 was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long. | It came with a 4.10-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.10-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks. The Rocket 3 was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long. | ||
==1969== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1969 BSA A75 Rocket 3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA A75 Rocket 3 | |||
File:1969-BSA-Rocket-3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 | |||
File:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red | |||
File:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red | |||
File:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-2.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red | |||
File:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red | |||
File:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-4.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red | |||
File:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-5.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red | |||
File:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-6.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red | |||
File:1969-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-4239-7.jpg|left|thumb|1969 BSA Rocket 3 in Red | |||
</gallery> | |||
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==1971== | |||
[[Image:1971-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-1073-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1971-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-1073-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1971-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-1073-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1971-BSA-Rocket-3-Red-1073-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 BSA Rocket 3 in Red]] | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | |||
==In Media== | ==In Media== | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/harlan-county-usa#bsa-rocket-3 Harlan County U.S.A.] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/harlan-county-usa#bsa-rocket-3 Harlan County U.S.A.] | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-young-graduates#bsa-rocket-3 The Young Graduates] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-young-graduates#bsa-rocket-3 The Young Graduates] | ||
==References== | |||
<references /> | |||
{{motorcycle-stub}} | |||
[[Category:BSA motorcycles|Rocket 3]] | |||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:750cc displacement motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:750cc Triple cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Street motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Triple cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Triple cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:750cc 4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Road motorcycles]] | [[Category:Road motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:BSA motorcycles]] | [[Category:BSA motorcycles]] | ||