BSA A65 Lightning: history, specs, pictures
The BSA A65 Lightning was a twin, four-stroke classic motorcycle produced between 1970 and 1972. It could reach a top speed of 108 mph (174 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. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (OHV).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.
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 A65 Lightning was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1966[edit | edit source]
The A65 Lightning Clubman was in production for 12 months (mid 1964 to mid 1965) and produced a run of 200 bikes.
It had twin Amal monobloc carburettors, siamesed pipes (silencer on the right), rearset footrests, a close ratio gearbox and a reverse gearchange (so that gearchanges remained as for a forward facing gear lever)
The image shown is not a 'Clubman' on account of: normal position footrests, forward facing gear lever and the year (1966)
1968[edit | edit source]
1972[edit | edit source]
In Media[edit | edit source]
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BSA A65 Lightning | |
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Also called | A 65 Lightning |
Production | 1970 - 1972 |
Class | Road |
Engine | twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 75.0mm x 74.0mm |
Top Speed | 108 mph (174 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 | 220.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The BSA A65 Lightning was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by BSA between 1970 and 1972. It could reach a top speed of 108 mph (174 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 A65 Lightning was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank.