Member classic
1966 BSA Spitfire
Pre-1980 pioneer
- Make
- BSA
- Model
- Spitfire
- Year
- 1966
- Type
- Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV parallel twin
- Owner
- Wayne Hawes
Notes & specs
The 1966 BSA Spitfire is a lively British 650 twin that still draws smiles on classic trail and club runs. Its punchy parallel-twin character and period sports tuning make it a favourite among pre-1999 enduro enthusiasts. Specs below are approximate period claims.
Engine & Drivetrain
- Engine Type
- Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV parallel twin
- Power
- ~53 hp @ 7000 rpm
- Transmission
- 4-speed
- Bore × Stroke
- 75 mm × 74 mm
- Compression Ratio
- ~10.5:1
- Fuel System
- Twin Amal Concentric carburettors
- Starting
- Kick
- Final Drive
- Chain
Suspension & Brakes
- Front Suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear Suspension
- Twin-shock swingarm
- Front Brakes
- 8-inch twin leading shoe drum
- Rear Brakes
- 7-inch single leading shoe drum
Dimensions & Capacity
- Seat Height
- ~31 in
- Dry Weight
- ~380 lb
- Wheelbase
- 56 in
- Fuel Capacity
- ~4 gal
