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BSA Lightning Clubman

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The BSA Lightning Clubman was a 650 cc production racing motorcycle that BSA built in Birmingham between 1964 and 1965, developed from the Lightning. It was finished in gold and black and fitted with drop handlebars, rear set footrests, a cranked kick start, twin carburettors, a siamesed two into one exhaust, a single seat and close ratio gears. Only about 200 were made, so originals are now sought after and enthusiasts build replicas from the Lightning. Mike Hailwood won the 1965 Hutchinson 100 production race at Silverstone on one in heavy rain, beating the Triumph Bonnevilles, and the Spitfire replaced it as BSA's top performer in 1966.

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Year
1964 1
Status
Out of production 1
Units Built
200 1
Comparison
Body Style
Racing Motorcycle 1
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The BSA Lightning Clubman was a 650cc British motorcycle made by BSA at their factory in Birmingham

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The BSA Lightning Clubman was a 650cc British motorcycle made by BSA at their factory in Birmingham
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1. BSA Lightning Clubman (Wikipedia)
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    made by BSA at their factory in Birmingham between 1964 and 1965
  • Development
    the Lightning Clubman was only in production until October 1965
  • Development, body style
    designed as a Production racing motorcycle
  • Development, units built
    resulting in a limited production run of 200 machines
  • Lead, manufacturer
    The BSA Lightning Clubman was a 650cc British motorcycle made by BSA at their factory in Birmingham
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