Looking to buy a BSA 650s, what model, condition and prices should I look for?

During the 70s, I owned 2 750 Hondas. Looking for a BSA, believe they are a good value. On Ebay, seems Norton Commandos are platinum %26 Triumph are gold. Why do they command those prices? I'm looking for a 650, single (Tiger) or dual (Lighting A-65) in the 1970s. Running condition, like to ride it home (New Jersey) to save about $700 shipping. Still will cost several hundred dollars to get to the bike. Question, why are so many of these bikes in the central USA and Montana? Probably, that would put me into the about average condition. Could you sketch out what they would cost per yr and model I would appreciate that. Would be interesting to compare those prices to Triumphs. If you could add what to look for, and any comments about conditions would be very helpful. Alot of bikes on the auctions have been for years, why? what preparations should I do to make it road worthy. Thank you for reading this and I do appreciate your time in giving me some meaningful guidelines.

Looking to buy a BSA 650s, what model, condition and prices should I look for?vista

The BSA Lightening is the main one to seek out. The best years, in my many years of experience, were from about 1966 to 1972, and I owned both those year BSA's. I liked my 1972 best, it was a little lighter , the gear box ratio was better, and it was oil in frame which meant room and weight was not taken up by a bottle. If you want something abit faster then try and find a 750 Rocket 3, but they can be expensive. The BSA is abit more rarer than a Triumph and will likely, in comparable condition, cost more. Take a look on ebay to get an idea.

Looking to buy a BSA 650s, what model, condition and prices should I look for?antispyware

did you check walnecks classic cycle trader- walnecks.com all those old Brit bikes are collectibles now with prices to match if you want something like them but a lot cheaper look for a late 70s early 80s Yamaha 650 twin they feel the same except the shifter is on the left %26 the electrics are are more dependable. the yamaha wont handle as good in the twisties though.