BSA A 65 Firebird Scrambler
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| BSA A 65 Firebird Scrambler | |
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| Production | 1968 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV |
| Bore / Stroke | 76.2mm x 76.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 48.95 HP (36.5 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 18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 18 |
| Wheelbase | 54.02 inches (1372 mm) |
| Length | 81.1 inches (2060 mm) |
| Width | 27.99 inches (711 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.99 inches (838 mm) |
| Weight | 184.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA A 65 Firebird Scrambler was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1968. Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 654.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 x 18 front tire and a 4.00 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.
1968 - 1971 BSA A 65 Firebird Scrambler[edit | edit source]
The 1968 BSA A 65 Firebird Scrambler sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 654cc, parallel twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a four-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 49 horsepower at 7000 rpm.
Standard fittings include a dual seat, a chromed, mid-mounted, dual exhaust system, wire-spoked wheels, a telescopic front fork, analogue instrumentation dials, dual shocks as a rear suspension, wide handlebars, a center stand, a blacked-out steel frame and tips the scale at 184 kg (406 lbs) wet weight.