| MODEL | BSA A75 ROCKET III 1968 - 1969 |
| Year | 1968 - 1969 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse, inline triple, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 740 cc / 45.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 67 x 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | — |
| Max Power | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 61 Nm / 45 lb-ft @ 6900 rpm |
| Ignition | Twin coil |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4 Speed |
| Clutch | Dry single plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double loop cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks with coil spring, hydraulically damped |
| Rear Suspension | Coil spring / hydraulically damped |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 178 mm / 7.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 206 kg / 455 lb |
| Wet Weight | 226 kg / 498 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 4.10 x 19 in |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10 x 19 in |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph |
The Rocket III was BSA's 740 cc transverse triple, sharing its engine with the Triumph Trident but with a distinctive forward-sloping cylinder block and a double-loop cradle frame. It was fast and smooth for its day, but its styling had a mixed reception. The first-generation bikes had a four-speed gearbox and drum brakes.
