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Needs Some Work – 1968 BSA Lightning Cafe Racer

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Post-Sale Update: This BSA cafe racer sold for $3,181 after 15 bids on eBay. Here’s an interesting take on a BSA Lightning custom – only problem is you’ll need to do some work before it’ll be ready to go. It seems like the owner may have been sold a bike that was mis-represented, and he’s understandably not willing to sort …

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1966 BSA A65 Lightning

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This beautiful lightning has just 2,500 miles over two owners and was just restored from the ground up over the last 3 years. Thousands of dollars worth of receipts are shown in the pictures/included in the sale, hopefully adding to your assurances that this bike will be a reliable mount for your enjoyment. While the mechanical aspects were rebuilt, the …

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1970 BSA Lightning

In England, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

The BSA Lightning was one of three bikes BSA was cranking out in late 1960s. These three bikes played different roles – the Thunderbird was a touring rig, the Spitfire was a supersport bike, and this lovely Lightning was the ‘tweener – more of an all-around sport bike.

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1966 BSA Lightning 650

In England, Standard by Abhi1 Comment

Post Sale Update: After being relisted multiple times, this Lightning sold for $3,500 on eBay. The BSA Lightning 650 was the British firm’s attempt at an all-around streetbike, slotting between the Spitfire and Thunderbolt. At the time, it was one of the fastest motorcycles available – able to top hit 108 miles per hour, and it’s one of the lasting …

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2007 Buell Lightning Super TT

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Post-Listing Update: This Super TT did not meet reserve with bidding up to $3,250. When it comes to streetbikes, it’s harder to have much fun (at legal speeds) than when you’re riding a supermoto. For just two years and 1,700 units, Buell channeled the supermoto feel and created the XB12STT, a tweaked version of their Lightning streetfighter, also known as …

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1969 BSA Lightning

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The BSA Lightning was the British firm’s attempt at an all-around streetbike, slotting between the Spitfire and Thunderbolt. At the time, it was one of the fastest motorcycles available – able to top hit 108 miles per hour, and it’s one of the lasting legacies of Birmingham Small Arms, as just a few years later, the Japanese invasion of reliable …

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2004 Buell Lightning XB12S Custom

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The Buell XB12S Lightning was one of the best bikes to ever come out of Harley-Davidson. This specific example has been customized to reflect a military theme and raise funds for disable American veterans. Custom modifications include stealth black powdercoating, Buell 1125CR wheels, and…a M4 air gun mounted up top with a custom gas mask on the headlight assembly. It …

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1967 BSA Lightning

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Post Sale Update: After 14 bids on eBay, this BSA Lightning did not meet reserve at $6,001. It was then relisted and again did not meet reserve, this time at $6,991. The BSA Lightning was the British firm’s attempt at an all-around streetbike, slotting between the Spitfire and Thunderbolt. At the time, it was one of the fastest motorcycles available …

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163 of 250 – 1999 Buell X1 Lightning Carbon Fiber Extreme

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10/1 Update: This Buell X1 Lightning Carbon Fiber Extreme has been relisted here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now price of $4,000. Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this Buell X1 Lightning Carbon Fiber Extreme did not meet reserve at $2,716 on eBay. The Buell X1 Lightning Carbon Fiber Extreme, besides being a mouthful, was one of two limited edition X1’s produced …

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1967 BSA Lightning

In England, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

The BSA Lightning was one of three bikes BSA was cranking out in late 1960s. These three bikes played different roles – the Thunderbird was a touring rig, the Spitfire was a supersport bike, and this lovely Lightning was the ‘tweener – more of an all-around sport bike.