Firebird Scrambler and Firebird SS SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:

BSA A65 Firebird Scrambler and Firebird SS

Year:
1968 – 71

Engine:
Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV

Capacity:
654 cc / 39.9 cub in.

Bore x Stroke:
75 x 74 mm

Carburetors:
Twin Amal monobloc 389/67

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Compression Ratio:
9.0:1

Lubrication:
Dry sump

Engine Oil:
SAE 20W50

Oil Capacity:
3.4 L / 6 pints / 0.9 US gal

Exhaust:
Twin, high level, chrome

Ignition :
Twin coil, Lucas 4CA

Spark Plug:
Champion N4

Battery:
2 x 12V, 10 a.h., Lucas RM19

Starting:
Kick start

Max Power:

1968: 27.9 kW / 38 hp @ 5800 rpm
1970: 35.9 kW
/ 49 hp @ 7000 rpm

Clutch:
Multi-plate, wet

Transmission  :
4 Speed

Final Drive:
Chain

Gear Ratio:
1st 11.10 / 2nd 7.18 / 3rd 5.13 / 4th 4.35:1

Frame:
Steel tubing, cradle

Front Suspension:
Telescopic forks with coil spring – hydraulically damped

Rear Suspension:
Swing arm, coil springs/hydraulically damped

Front Brakes:
20.32 cm / 8 in., drum, SLS

Rear Brakes:
17.78 cm / 7In., drum, SLS

Wheels:
Steel, wire spokes

Front Rim :
WM2-18

Rear Rim :
WM2-18

Front Tyre:
3.25 x 18 in.

Rear Tyre:

1968: 3.50 x 18 in.
1970: 4.00 x
18 in

Dimensions:
Length: 
2060 mm / 81.0 in.
Width:    
711 mm / 28 in.

Wheelbase :
1372 mm / 54 in.

Ground Clearance :
178 mm / 7.0 in.

Seat Height:
838 mm / 33 in.

Wet Weight:
184 kg / 406 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
Europe:18 L /
4.8 US gal
US: 9 L / 2.4 US
gal

Top Speed:
169 km/h / 105 mph