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BSA Rocket 3 19681968 BSA Rocket 3 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model name | BSA Rocket 3 |
| Year of manufacture | 1968 |
| Type | Sport |
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| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 740.0 ccm (45.15 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | In-line three, four-stroke |
| Output | 58.0 HP (42.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 61.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 ft.lbs) @ 6900 RPM |
| Top speed | 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 5.50 seconds |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 67.0 x 70.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Twin coil |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry single plate |
| Fuel consumption | 6.72 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 155.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | 3-into-2, stainless steel |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Double loop cradle |
| Front suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with coil-over shocks |
| Front tire | 4.10-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.10-19 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Wheels | Wirespoked |
| Seat | Dual seat |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 206.0 kg (454.2 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 226.0 kg (498.2 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2816 HP/kg |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Ruby red/silver |
| Starter | Kick |
| Comments | Also called BSA A75 Rocket III. |
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| Further information | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 68 BSA Rocket 3 discussion group or the general BSA discussion group. |
| Related bikes | List related bikes for comparison of specs. |
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