General information |
Model name
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BSA Rocket 3 |
Year of manufacture
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1968 |
Type
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Sport |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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740.0 ccm (45.15 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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In-line three, four-stroke |
Output
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58.0 HP (42.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
Torque
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61.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 ft.lbs) @ 6900 RPM |
Top speed
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185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
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5.50 seconds |
Compression
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9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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67.0 x 70.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Amal |
Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
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Twin coil |
Lubrication system
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Dry sump |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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4-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Dry single plate |
Fuel consumption
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6.72 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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155.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system
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3-into-2, stainless steel |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Double loop cradle |
Front suspension
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Telescopic |
Rear suspension
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Swingarm with coil-over shocks |
Front tire
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4.10-19 |
Rear tire
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4.10-19 |
Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Wheels
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Wirespoked |
Seat
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Dual seat |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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206.0 kg (454.2 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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226.0 kg (498.2 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.2816 HP/kg |
Ground clearance
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178 mm (7.0 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
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2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Ruby red/silver |
Starter
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Kick |
Comments
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Also called BSA A75 Rocket III. |
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Further information |
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