BSA Lightning

The BSA Lightning is a British BSA 650 cc-class motorcycle made in Birmingham between 1965 and 1972.

BSA Lightning
ManufacturerBSA Motorcycles Ltd, Armoury Road, Small Heath, Birmingham
Also calledA65L
Parent companyBirmingham Small Arms Company
Production1965–1972
Engine654 cc (39.9 cu in) OHV parallel twin
Top speed112 mph (180 km/h)
Power52 bhp (39 kW) @ 7,000 rpm (claimed)
TransmissionFour-speed gearbox to chain final drive
BrakesDrum
Front: 8.0 in (200 mm)
Rear: 7.0 in (180 mm)
Wheelbase56 in (1,400 mm)
Seat height32.3 in (820 mm)
Weight395 lb (179 kg) (dry)
Fuel capacity4 imp gal (18 L; 4.8 US gal)
Oil capacity110 imp fl oz (3,100 ml; 110 US fl oz) engine
18 imp fl oz (510 ml; 17 US fl oz) gearbox
Fuel consumption58 mpgUS (4.1 L/100 km; 70 mpgimp)
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