| Year:
1968
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GENERAL
Make:
BSA
Model:
A65 Lightning
Retail New:
Retail Current:
|
CHASSIS
Frame:
Wheelbase:
56in
Seat Height:
Front Tire:
3.50in x 19in
Rear Tire:
4.00in x 18in
Front Brakes:
8in diameter twin-leading shoe
Rear Brakes:
7in diameter single-leading show
Front Suspension:
Coil-Spring, hydraulically damped
Rear Suspension:
Coil-Spring, hydraulically damped
Instrumentation:
Speedometer and tachometer
|
ENGINE
Engine Type:
vertical twin
Engine Displacement:
654cc
Bore x Stroke:
75mm x 76mm
Valve Train:
tappet
Valves per Cylinder:
2
Valve Adjustment:
inlet=.008in; exhause=.010in
Compression:
9:1
Carburetion:
Amal R930/34
Ignition:
coils and contact
Starting System:
Lubrication:
Dry sump
Cooling System:
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WEIGHT AND FUEL ECONOMY
Dry Weight:
391lbs
Wet Weight:
Load Capacity:
GVWR:
Fuel Capacity:
2.4gal
Average MPG:
Gallons to Reserve:
Range to Reserve:
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TRANSMISSION
Clutch:
Multi-plate with built-in cush drive number of plates
Number of Gears:
Final Drive:
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PERFORMANCE
Charging Output:
Battery:
12v
Power:
Torque:
Top Speed:
RPM @ 60:
Standing 1/4:
0-60:
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