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BSA A75 ROCKET III 1970

BSA A75 ROCKET III 1970
BSA A75 ROCKET III 1970 · Photo: Marshelec, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBSA A75 ROCKET III 1970
Year1970
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse, inline triple, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity740 cc / 45.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke67 x 70 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Cooling System—
Max Power—
Max Torque—
Ignition—
Induction—
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension—
Rear Suspension—
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre—
Rear Tyre—
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
BSA file

By 1970 the Rocket III continued unchanged mechanically from the launch bikes, with the export versions given a more traditional appearance in an effort to lift sales against the new Japanese superbikes. It remained a 740 cc triple with a four-speed gearbox.