1965-68 Archives - MotorcycleSpecifications.com Find your motorcycle specifications Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:21:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 BSA Victor Grand Prix (1965-68) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/bsa-victor-grand-prix-1965-68-specs/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:05:01 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=36630 The BSA B44 Victor Grand Prix was a motorcycle produced from 1965 to 1968, with a four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves engine and a 441 cc/ 26.9 cub

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]]> The BSA B44 Victor Grand Prix was a motorcycle produced from 1965 to 1968, with a four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves engine and a 441 cc/ 26.9 cub in. capacity. The compression ratio was 11.4:1 and was air-cooled with a dry sump lubrication system. The motorcycle was kick-start and had a maximum power of 21.9 KW/ 30 hp at 6500 rpm. The clutch was a wet, multi-plate type, and it had a 4-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The motorcycle had front and rear drum brakes with a tubular steel, cradle frame and hydraulic forks for the front suspension. The rear suspension was swing arm, pivoted on bonded rubber bush, telescopic damper, and a coil spring. The motorcycle was available in yellow/silver, and silver colours, and the dimensions were 2070 mm/ 81.5 in. in length, 813 mm/ 32 in. in width, and 1349 mm/ 53 in. for the wheelbase. The ground clearance was 203 mm/ 8 in, and the seat height was 813 mm/ 32 in. The motorcycle weighed 116 kg/ 255 lbs with a fuel capacity of 6.8 L/ 1.8 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BSA B44 Victor Grand Prix

Year: 1965 – 68
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves
Capacity: 441 cc / 26.9 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 90 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.4:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity: 2.4 L / 5.1 US pints
Carburetor: Amal
Exhaust: Single, stainless stee, high level
Ignition: Coil and magneto
Spark Plug: Champion N64Y, 0.20 in. gap
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 21.9 KW / 30 hp @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 4-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Overall Gear Ratios: 1st 15.40 / 2nd 11.42 / 3rd 8.65 / 4th 6.97:1
Frame: Tubular steel, cradle
Steering Head Angle: 63 degrees
Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear Suspension: Swing arm, pivoted on bonded rubber bush, telescopic damper and coil spring
Front Brakes: 7 in., drum
Rear Brakes: 7 in., drum
Front Wheel: WM1-20
Rear Wheel: WM3-18
Front Tyre: 3.00 x 20in.
Rear Tyre: 4.00 x 18 in
Dimensions: Length: 2070 mm / 81.5 in. Width: 813 mm / 32 in.
Wheelbase: 1349 mm / 53 in.
Ground Clearance: 203 mm / 8 in.
Seat Height: 813 mm / 32 in.
Dry Weight: 116 kg / 255 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 6.8 L / 1.8 US gal
Colours: Yellow/silver, Silver
Source: Wikipedia

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]]> Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster (1965-68) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/harley-davidson-xlch-900-sportster-1965-68-specs/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:05:59 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=34562 The Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster was produced from 1965 to 1968 and was powered by a four-stroke, 45-degree, V-twin engine with a capacity of 882cc. The engine used overhead

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]]> The Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster was produced from 1965 to 1968 and was powered by a four-stroke, 45-degree, V-twin engine with a capacity of 882cc. The engine used overhead valves and had two valves per cylinder. The motorcycle was air-cooled and had a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The lubrication was dry sump, and the induction used a single 1.625-inch Williston carburetor. The ignition system was magnetic, and the motorcycle had a kick starter. The maximum power output was 60 horsepower, and the maximum torque was not available. The transmission had four speeds, and the final drive was via chain. The front suspension used a cartridge system, and the rear suspension had dual shocks with a swinging arm fork. The front and rear brakes were both drum brakes with a diameter of 200mm. The front tire size was 3.75-19, and the rear tire size was 4.25-18. The weight of the motorcycle was 214kg, and the fuel capacity was 8.5 liters. The standing quarter-mile time was 14.1 seconds, and the top speed was 116mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster

Year: 1965 – 68
Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 882 cc / 53.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 76.2 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Induction: Single 1.625 in., Williston
Ignition: Magnetic
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 60 hp / 44.7 Kw @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: NA
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Cartridge
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks swinging arm fork
Front Brakes: 200mm drum
Rear Brakes: 200mm drum
Front Tyre: 3.75-19
Rear Tyre: 4.25-18
Weight: 214 kg / 471.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.1 sec / 92 mph
Top Speed: 116 mph

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