BSA A65SS Firebird: history, specs, pictures

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BSA A65SS Firebird
Manufacturer
BSA
Also called A 65 SS Firebird
Production 1970
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 75.0mm x 74.0mm
Top Speed 109 mph (175 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 218.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The BSA A65SS Firebird was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by BSA in 1970. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 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 A65SS Firebird was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank.