1969 BSA Rocket 3

General motorcycle information

Model

BSA Rocket 3

Year

1969

Engine and transmission

Displacement

45.15 cubic inches (740.0 ccm)

Engine type

In-line three, 4 stroke

Power

58.0 horsepowers (43.2 kiloWatts) at 7500 RPM

Torque

44.99 pound-foot/lbf-ft (61.00 Nm / 6.22 kgf-m) at 6900 RPM

Compression

9.5:1

Bore x stroke

4.09 x 4.27 inches (67.0 x 70.0 mm)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Fuel control

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Cooling system

Air

Gearbox

4-speed

Transmission type, final drive

Chain

Starter

Kick

Fuel consumption

6.72 litres/100 km, 14.9 km/l or 35.0 mpg

Top speed

185.0 kmh (115.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre

4.10-19

Rear tyre

4.10-19

Front brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Rear brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

454.2 pounds (206.0 kg)

Wet weight

498.2 pounds (226.0 kg)

Seat height

Wheelbase

87.3 inches (1430 mm)

Ground clearance

10.9 inches (178 mm)

Fuel capacity

5.02 gallons (19.0 litres)

Oil capacity

Further motorcycle information

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