| General information |
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| Model: | BSA Rocket 3 |
| Year: | 1969 |
| Category: | Sport |
| Rating: | 62.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 740.00 ccm (45.15 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | In-line three, four-stroke |
| Power: | 58.00 HP (42.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque: | 61.00 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): | 5.500 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,
final drive: | Chain |
| 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 |
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| Frame type: | Double loop cradle |
| Front suspension: | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension: | Swingarm with coil-over shocks |
| Front tyre: | 4.10-19 |
| Rear tyre: | 4.10-19 |
| Front brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Wheels: | Wirespoked |
| Seat: | Dual seat |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| 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: | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Color options: | Ruby red/silver |
| Starter: | Kick |
| Comments: | Also called BSA A75 Rocket III. |
| Further information |
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| Ask questions | Join the 69 BSA Rocket 3 discussion group or the general BSA discussion group. |
| Loans, tests, etc | Search the web for dealers, loan costs, tests, customizing, etc. |
| Related bikes | List related bikes for comparison of specs. |
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