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The BSA Lightning Rocket was a Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) motorcycle made in Birmingham. A highly tuned version of the BSA A65R Rocket this was BSA's bid to capture the potentially lucrative USA export market in the mid-1960s. Twin Amal 389/206 carburettors and high compression pistons combined with an optional close ratio gear box to give lively acceleration.

BSA Lightning Rocket
ManufacturerBSA, Birmingham
Also calledBSA A65-2L
Production1964-70
PredecessorBSA Royal Star
SuccessorBSA A65L
Engine654cc, OHV parallel twin
Top speed115mph
Power48 bhp @ 6,250 rpm
TransmissionFour speed gearbox to chain final drive
Brakesdrum brakes
Wheelbase56 inches (140 cm)
Seat height32.3 inches (82 cm)
Weight395 lb (179 kg) (dry)

Sharing many A65 cycle parts, the Lightning Rocket had a slimmer fuel tank and mudguards - with extra chrome. From 1965 the A65 was discontinued in the UK and the BSA A65L Lightning became the main BSA production twin.[1]

BSA Lightning Rocket at the National Motorcycle Museum (UK)
BSA Lightning Rocket at the National Motorcycle Museum (UK)

See also



References


  1. Clarke, R. M. BSA Twins - A50 & A65 Gold Portfolio. Brooklands Books Ltd. ISBN 1-85520-337-5.

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La BSA Lightning Rocket est une moto qui était fabriquée par la Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) à Birmingham.



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