1964 BSA Lightning Rocket - Vintage Motorcycle Ad

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1964 BSA Lightning Rocket - Vintage Motorcycle Ad
Original, vintage magazine advertisement
Page Size: Approx. 8" x 11" (21 cm x 28 cm)
Condition: Good
SPEED • Fastest way to tennis courts — or
anywhere lively, sports-minded people go. You'll
be first on your new BSA LIGHTNING Rocket,
the new twin-carburetor 40 cubic inch twin motor-
cycle of sensational acceleration ami top speed
capabilities.
Take a look at that new twin carburetor head.
Dual Amal carbs respond instantly at throttle
touch to breathe ample mixture to the large valves,
timed for holiest performance by the full-race
“Lightning" camshaft. There are racing valve
springs for smooth performance at highest r.p.m.
ranges, ami high compression pistons boost horse- .
power ever upward. Husky oversized bearings give
remarkable reliability for miles and miles of rapid
riding, and new, fast acceleration four speed gear-
box has improved high-alloy steel gears.
BSA also gives you one of the finest handling twin
tube frames ever made to maneuver all this speed
— surest and most confident road handling on
turnpike or country lane, and sure and confident
stopping from powerful, racing-type brakes.
This ultra high speed motorcycle is fitted with a
precision speedometer and tachometer, beauti-
fully streamlined chrome, paneled racing-type
tank, chromed sports fenders, sport-type head-
light, sports forks with dust covers, chrome chain
guard and touches of chrome tastefully applied
to many parts. Highly polished alloy brightens the
rest, except for the gleaming black enamel frame
mil new color Mandarin Red enamel on tank and
quick-removable side nacelle panels. Passenger
dual seat, jiffy and venter stands and new Dunlop
•Road-hug" tires, too. See the exciting “LIGHT-
NING Rocket" at your BSA dealer!
12896-AL-6408-04 RL-
14253-AL-6408-08
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