BSA

BSA A70L LIGHTNING 750 1971

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BSA A70L LIGHTNING 750 1971 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELBSA A70L LIGHTNING 750 1971
Year1971
Engine TypeParallel twin, OHV, four-stroke, air-cooled
Displacement / Capacity751 cc
Bore X Stroke75 mm x 85 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power52 hp @ 6250 rpm (estimated)
Max Torque—
Ignition—
InductionTwo Amal 930 Concentric carburettors
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box—
Clutch—
Final Drive—
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameOil-in-frame P39 chassis shared with Triumph
Front Suspension—
Rear Suspension—
Front Brakes—
Rear Brakes—
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight177 kg / 390 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre—
Rear Tyre—
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity11.3 Litres / 3 gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed120 mph (estimated)
BSA file

The 750 cc version of the Lightning, made by lengthening the A65 stroke by 11 mm. Only about 200 were built, as a homologation special so BSA could race the bigger engine in American Class C events, and it came in the new oil-in-frame chassis.