BSA A 65 Rocket

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BSA A 65 Rocket
Manufacturer
BSA
Production 1966
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

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Front Tire 3.25 x 18
Rear Tire 3.50 x 18
Wheelbase 53.9 inches (1369 mm)
Length 81.1 inches (2060 mm)
Width 27.99 inches (711 mm)
Seat Height 32.01 inches (813 mm)
Weight 177.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The BSA A 65 Rocket was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by BSA in 1966. 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 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 53.9 inches (1369 mm) long.

1966 BSA A 65 Rocket[edit | edit source]

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The 1965 BSA A 65 Rocket, also known as the Lightning in Europe, has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 654cc, parallel twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a four-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 49 horsepower at 7000 rpm. It also comes with a large, round headlight, laced wheels, wide handlebars, a dual seat, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual rear shock absorbers, an analogue instrument cluster and a dual exhaust system.