 John Cooper's 1971 BSA | |
| Manufacturer | BSA/Triumph |
|---|---|
| Production | 1969-1974 |
| Assembly | Meriden, West Midlands, England |
| Class | Racing motorcycle |
| Engine | Air-cooled 750 cubic centimetres (46 cu in) OHV triple |
| Bore / stroke | 68 mm × 70 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 or 12.5:1 |
| Power | 81 bhp (60 kW)-85 bhp (63 kW) @ 8,200 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed gearbox, chain drive |
| Frame type | Full duplex cradle |
| Suspension | Telescopic forks, swinging arm |
The BSA/Triumph racing triples were three cylinder 750 cc racing motorcycles manufactured by BSA/Triumph and raced with factory support from 1969-1974. There were road racing, production racing, endurance racing and flat track variants. The machines were based on the road-going BSA Rocket 3/Triumph Trident.
BSA/Triumph reputedly had a $2 million racing budget for 1970/1.[1]
- ^ Brooke 2002, p. 141.