The first high-performance variant of BSA's of unitary construction twins - the A65R Rocket - arrived in October 1963, only to be superseded the following year by the Lightning. The latter was the first of the unitary construction twins (along with its A50 equivalent, the Cyclone) to be equipped with the new splayed-port cylinder head fitted with twin-carburettors. Cycle parts remained unaltered except for the adoption of a 19" front wheel. The 'street scrambler' had been part of BSA's line up since the 'pre-unit' days when the 'Spitfire' name was first applied to this United States-inspired model. When the concept was revived for the unitary construction range, the name 'Spitfire Hornet' was chosen for the new 650cc model, though the 'Spitfire' part of the designation was soon dropped. This interesting A65 comes with a BSA OC Vehicle Report recording that the frame is that of an A65 Hornet and the engine that of a Lightning Clubman, both dating from 1965. 'HVK 223C' was first registered in the UK on 1st February 2015, and the vendor is the first owner in this country. This immaculate machine has been fully restored by the vendor, whose detailed breakdown of the extensive works carried out is available (perusal recommended). Accompanying documentation consists of DVLA correspondence, expired MoT (November 2015), and a V5C Registration Certificate.
The first high-performance variant of BSA's of unitary construction twins - the A65R Rocket - arrived in October 1963, only to be superseded the following year by the Lightning. The latter was the first of the unitary construction twins (along with its A50 equivalent, the Cyclone) to be equipped with the new splayed-port cylinder head fitted with twin-carburettors. Cycle parts remained unaltered except for the adoption of a 19" front wheel. The 'street scrambler' had been part of BSA's line up since the 'pre-unit' days when the 'Spitfire' name was first applied to this United States-inspired model. When the concept was revived for the unitary construction range, the name 'Spitfire Hornet' was chosen for the new 650cc model, though the 'Spitfire' part of the designation was soon dropped. This interesting A65 comes with a BSA OC Vehicle Report recording that the frame is that of an A65 Hornet and the engine that of a Lightning Clubman, both dating from 1965. 'HVK 223C' was first registered in the UK on 1st February 2015, and the vendor is the first owner in this country. This immaculate machine has been fully restored by the vendor, whose detailed breakdown of the extensive works carried out is available (perusal recommended). Accompanying documentation consists of DVLA correspondence, expired MoT (November 2015), and a V5C Registration Certificate.
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