A rider now had a place to hold, thanks to the grab rail.
The 1970 BSA Lightning gained an eight-inch, twin-leading-shoe front brake with a racing-style air scoop on the right side. Also new was the passenger grab rail that surrounded the rear section of the seat.
The BSA's simple gauges bespoke a simplier era.
The BSA brand would last just three more years.
This was the last of BSA's under-seat oil tanks.
The 1915 Emblem Twin motorcycle's 76.6-cubic-inch engine was unusually large for its day. It was a bold offering from a company struggling to remain afloat amongst fierce competition and the ravages of an economic recession. Learn more about the 1915 Emblem Twin.
The 1970 BSA Lightning motorcycle battled faster less-expensive Japanese bikes. BSA didn't survive long afterward as the competition from Japan proved too much. See pictures and learn how the BSA Lightning dealt with its rivals.
