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Make ModelBSA A75 Rocket 3
Year: 1969
Engine: Air cooled, four stroke, transverse three cylinder, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 741
Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 70.0 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: 3x 626 Amal
Ignition / Starting: Individual points /
Max Power: 58 hp 42.3 KW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque:
Transmission / Drive: 5 Speed / chain
Front Suspension: 35mm Forks
Rear Suspension: Twin Girling shocks, adjustable preload
Front Brakes: Single 254mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 254mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tire: : 3.25-19
Rear Tire: : 4.10-19
Wet-Weight: 220 kg
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres
1968-72, 740cc, ohv triple, 520lb, 35mpg, 125mph
Arguably the first ‘Superbike’, the Rocket 3 was quite a sensation when launched with it’s snappy acceleration, good styling, high top speed for it’s day able, to cruise at 90 to 100mph with excellent steering. The bikes are becoming sought after and can be expensive to run. Rarer than the equivalent Triumphs Tridents as BSA stopped production in 1972.
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