The BSA Hornet was a British motorcycle made by BSA at its Birmingham factory for export to the United States in the mid 1960s. It began as the Spitfire Hornet of 1964 and 1965, developed as a purpose built off-road and desert racer in response to American demand for a stripped down BSA Lightning with more power, and was renamed the Hornet for 1966 and 1967. Its A65 engine had high compression pistons and a performance cam, and machines were supplied without lights, with straight through exhausts and twin carburettors. The Spitfire Hornet was popular in the US but was not marketed in the UK, and 1967 was the last production year for the Hornet. Actor Steve McQueen tested one and found it a keen bike but awfully heavy.
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made by BSA at their factory in Birmingham for export to the US between 1964 and 1965
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the A65 engine upgraded with high compression pistons and a performance cam
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was the last production year for the Hornet
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