BSA Hornet - BSA Spitfire Hornet

BSA Spitfire Hornet

The BSA Spitfire Hornet was a true racing motorcycle, with the A65 engine was upgraded with high compression pistons, and a performance cam. The gear ratios were altereed for sprint acceleration and the brakes (the 8inch model from the BSA Gold Star) were improved with special cooling fins. Popular in the US the BSA Spitfire Hornet was not marketed in the UK, although the name was later used for the top selling BSA Spitfire road bike. For '66 and '67 the Spitfire Hornets name was changed to Hornet.

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