Britain's largest and most successful motorcycle manufacturer was BSA (Birmingham Small Arms Company).
Their factory at Small Heath was a familiar Birmingham landmark for more than a hundred years and produced a wide range of motorcycles from the humble Bantam to the formidable Rocket with its three-cylinder ohv engine mounted transversely.
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| BSA WM20, Flattank and Sloper |
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- WM 20 /1939 with austian FELBER sidecar
- BSA Flattank 1923
- BSA Sloper
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| 1914 BSA Flatank |
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- 550cc, SV
- H.P. = 4,25
- Carburetor:Brown/Barlow
- Ignation : Lucas mag
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1915 BSA H, 557cc |
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1915 BSA K, 557cc |
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| 1916 BSA Model K 550cc |
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1918 BSA H, 557cc |
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1919 BSA K, 557cc |
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1921 BSA Model A, 770cc |
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1921 BSA A, 770cc |
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1921 BSA A 5/7 HP Combo, 770cc |
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1924 BSA H3, 557cc |
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| 1924 BSA Roundtank |
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- 249cc, SV
- PS :2,49 /2500 u/min
- Carburetor: Amac
- Ignation: BTH mag
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1925 BSA 557cc Model H25 |
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Picture kindly provided by - www.roncobb.com |
| 1926 BSA S 26 |
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500cc. |
1927 BSA S27, 500cc |
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1927 BSA G14 1000cc V Twin Vintage Motor Cycle Combination |
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Picture kindly provided by - www.roncobb.com |
| 1928 BSA Sloper |
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| 1928 BSA Sloper model S29 500cc |
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Image provided by www.BuyVintage.co.uk. |
| 1929 BSA Sloper |
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- 550cc, OHV
- KW = 17 /4500 u/min
- Carburetor: Amal
- Ignation:BOSCH Magdyno
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1930 BSA B4 250cc OHV |
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| 1930 BSA B30-4 |
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250cc, OHV, 3-speed. |
| 1932 BSA Bluestar |
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- 500cc, OHV
- KW =18/5200 u/min
- Carburetor: 276 Amal
- Ignitation: Magdyno Lucas
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1932 BSA Blue Star 500cc single |
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| 1932 BSA |
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350 OHV. |
| 1932 BSA |
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500 OHV. |
| 1935 BSA V -E 30-14 |
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- 770cc, SV (Twin)
- PS =25 / 3500 u/min
- Carburetor: Amal
- Ignation: Lucac Magdyno
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1936 BSA 500 V-Twin |
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| 1936 BSA B2 |
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250cc Rigid Frame.
This Classic British Bike features a 3 speed Hand Change Gearbox, Rigid Rear End, Girder Forks, Exposed Valves and a Constant Loss Oil System. |
1937 BSA B26 |
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Engine - 350cc OHV Sports
Bore - 71 mm and stroke 88mm
Dry sump pressure fed oil system, aluminium alloy high compression piston
Transmission - 4 speed constant mesh gearbox. Constant wheelbase front forks with shock
Absorbers with finger adjustment and steering damper |
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| 1939 BSA KM 23 |
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1939-1942 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike
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BSA Airborne bicycles have become quite sought-after in recent years, and this one is in good operational order. If you fancy a genuine World War 2 vehicle, this model must surely represent the cheapest option.
The BSA Airborne Bicycle was developed at a time when the only British Troop-carrying glider was the Hotspur. Like the Welbike, transport for the Para's was needed that was small and could easily be transported. As a result, BSA, who made the M20 Motorbike, developed a bicycle that could be folded in half so a paratrooper could jump out of an aircraft with it. When folded out, it was used as a conventional bicycle. They were used in all the major landing such as D-day and Arnhem. More info. |
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BSA M20 - 1940 |
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Engine - 469cc, single-cylinder side-valve four-stroke
Bore and Stroke - 82 x 94 mm
Launched - 1937-1955
Compression Ratio - 4.9:1
Power - 13bhp @ 4200 rpm
Top Speed - 60 mph |
1938 BSA G14, 986cc |
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BSA 1941 M20 EXWD |
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BSA 1942 M20 |
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| 1942 BSA M20 |
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500cc Side Valve. This bike was 2324th machine built out a contract of 15000, Frame NO 84142- Engine No7995. |
| 1943 BSA WM 20 |
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500cc. |
1947 BSA Model B32 |
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| 1948 BSA A7 |
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500cc, 170kg. |
| 1948 BSA A7 500 ccm Parallel-Twin |
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1948 BSA M21, 600cc |
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BSA Bantam |
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Production - 1948-1963
Engine - piston-ported, two-stroke single
Bore and Stroke - 52 x 28 mm
Capacity - 123cc
Power - 4.5bhp @ 5000rpm
Top Speed - 50mph
Picture kindly provided by www.vintagebike.co.uk. More BSA Bantam info.. |
1949 BSA B31, 350cc |
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BSA A10 Golden Flash |
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Production - 1950-1961
Engine - twin-cylinder ohv, four-stroke
Bore and Stroke - 70 x 84 mm
Capacity - 646cc
Power - 35bhp @ 4500rpm
Weight - 395lb |
1950 BSA Gold Star Model ZB 32 |
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| 1950 BSA ZB34 Goldstar 500cc dirt track racer |
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AHRMA prepared for dirt track racing.The Goldie was built and raced Dinosaur Historic nationally by # 97 Mike Zbrozek. |
1950 BSA A10 Goldern Flash |
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| 1951 BSA B31 |
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- 330cc, OHV
- Carburetor: TT110
- Ignitation: Raser Magnet Lucas
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| 1951 BSA B31 |
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350cc. |
1952 BSA MC1 |
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| 1952 BSA M33 |
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500cc |
| 1952 Powerpak Synchromatic on BSA Gents Cycle |
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Sinclair Goddard & Co Ltd was chosen by the Council of Industrial Design to exhibit the Powerpak at the 1951 Festival of Britain. It was shown at the South Bank and also in the travelling exhibition that went around the country. |
| 1953 BSA D1 Bantam |
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125cc. |
1953 BSA A7 Star Twin |
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| 1954 BSA RGS Replica 650cc |
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Goldie tank, twin chronos, sep headlight, full width 9in Goldie FB with rocket cases, chrome guards, red label mag, new rims spokes etc |
1954 BSA B31 |
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1954 BSA C11G |
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| 1954 BSA B31 |
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1955 BSA B31, 347cc |
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1955 BSA C11, 250cc |
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| 1955 BSA C11G |
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1955 BSA RGS Replica 650cc |
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1956 BSA C11G, 250cc |
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| 1956 BSA C10 |
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250cc |
BSA Bantam D3 1956 |
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| 1956 BSA 350 |
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| 1956 BSA DB34 Clubman |
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| 1956 BSA Major |
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| 1957 BSA Dandy |
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49cc. |
| 1957 BSA Winged Wheel |
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1957 BSA Winged Wheel on BSA Ladies Bicycle, The BSA Winged Wheel made its debut in 1953. The Winged Wheel was also the only ‘powerwheel’ available to the British market besides the Cyclemaster. So although cycle attachments were displaced by mopeds, the Winged Wheel did hang in there for a few years and quite a few were sold.
Image provided by www.BuyVintage.co.uk. |
BSA Bantam D1 Plunger 125cc 1957 |
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BSA A10 1957 plunger |
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1957 BSA C12 250cc |
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The C12 used the same engine as the earlier C11G but in a more modern chassis. It had reasonable suspension, usable brakes and comfortable seat which meant it was more useful than the earlier models. Minor engine modifications meant it was also far more reliable. |
| 1957 BSA DB32 |
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1957 BSA B33
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1957 BSA B31, 350cc |
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| 1957 BSA Royal Major D3 |
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BSA 1958 B31 Alternator |
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| 1958 BSA Bantam Major |
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150cc. |
| 1958 BSA Shooting Star |
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500cc. |
1959 BSA Super Rocket A10SR, 650cc |
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1959 BSA A10 650cc |
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| 1959 BSA DBD34 |
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500cc |
| 1959 BSA DB 32 |
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| 1959 BSA C15 |
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1958 saw the beginning of a completely new departure from the usual engine/transmission design with the introduction of unit construction machine in place of the 250cc C12. The first of this new breed of motorcycle, the 250cc C15 Star, was an instant success. It had a clean, uncluttered appearance and provided reliable and economical transport. |
1960 BSA Dandy, 70cc |
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| 1960 BSA A50 Royal Star |
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1960 BSA Gold Star DBD 34 |
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| 1960 BSA Goldstar 500 Clubmans |
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1960 BSA A10 super rocket |
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1960 BSA M21 |
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1960 BSA M21 |
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1961 BSA Super Rocket, 650cc |
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1961 BSA AA |
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1960 BSA Bantam D1, 125cc |
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BSA Bantam D7 175cc 1961 |
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1962 BSA A65 Star Twin |
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| 1962 BSA Dandy Moped |
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70cc, 2-speed pre-select gears. |
| 1962 BSA Scrambler 500 |
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BSA A65 |
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Production - 1962-1972
Engine - twin-cylinder ohv, four-stroke
Bore and Stroke - 75 x 74 mm
Capacity - 654cc
Power - 54bhp @ 4500rpm
Weight - 383lb
Picture kindly provided by www.vintagebike.co.uk |
1963 BSA Gold Star Model DBD 34 |
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| 1963 BSA Sunbeam Scooter |
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More BSA Sunbeam info.. |
| 1964 BSA Beagle |
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75cc. |
1964 BSA A65T Thunderbolt |
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| 1964 BSA A50 |
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| 1965 BSA Hornet Spitfire |
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650cc. |
| 1965 BSA Beagle |
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75cc. A complete bike in miniature with scaled down Tiger Cub ohv 4 stroke engine and 4 speed box. Launched in 1963, production ceased in 1965. |
| BSA trackmaster ARD Spitfire Lightning Hornet 650 |
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| 1966 BSA Spitfire MK III |
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- 650cc, OHV
- KW:38/7000u/min
- Two Amal Caburetor
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1966 BSA Spitfire Hornet 650 |
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| 1966 BSA Bantam D7 De Luxe |
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non-standard yellow. |
1967 BSA B40 |
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1967 BSA Victor 441 |
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1967 BSA B44 Victor Special |
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BSA B44, more info.. |
1967 BSA D10, 175cc |
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BSA Rocket 3 - 1968 |
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Engine - 740cc, three-cylinder ohv four-stroke
Bore and Stroke - 67 x 70 mm
Launched - 1968-1972
Compression Ratio - 9.5:1
Gearbox - four-speed in unit
Power - 60bhp @ 7250 rpm
Weight - 490lb
Wheelbase - 57in
Top Speed - 120 mph. BSA Rocket 3, more info.. |
1968 BSA A65 Spitfire MkIV |
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Engine - air-cooled 654cc OHV vertical twin
Horsepower - up to 55bhp @ 7000rpm
Top Speed - 110 mph
Brakes - drum/drum
Frame - tubular steel twin cradle
Transmission - 4 speed |
1968 BSA Cheney BSA 441 AHRMA |
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1968 BSA Bantam, 175cc |
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1968 BSA Bantam D14/4, 175cc |
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| 1969 BSA A65 Racing Sidecar Outfit |
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Special ex competition dept crankcases, gas flowed head, lightened and balanced end fed crank. 750cc. |
1969 BSA Bantam D14, 175cc |
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1969 BSA A65L Lightning 650 |
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1969 BSA A65 Firebird 650 |
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| BSA Victor Special 1969 AHRMA |
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BSA 1969 B40 EXWD |
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BSA BANTAM D14B 175cc 1969 |
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1969 BSA 441 Victor single |
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BSA Starfire 1969 |
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| 1970 BSA 350 Fury SS Prototype |
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Extremely rare & authentic prototype BSA 350 cc Fury SS. |
| 1970 BSA B25 S |
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250cc |
1970 BSA Rocket III - Mike Hailwood |
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1970 BSA Bantam 175 |
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1970 BSA Bantam D175 |
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1970 BSA B25 Starfire, 250cc |
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| 1971 BSA A65L |
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1971 BSA A65 Thunderbolt, 650cc |
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1971 BSA Thunderbolt A65 |
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BSA Goldstar 250ss 1971 |
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| 1973 BSA 500MX |
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1973 BSA B50 MX |
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| 1973 BSA B50 MX |
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courtesey of Ian Grout |
| 1973 BSA B50 MX |
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500cc |
BSA Gold Star |
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Engine - air-cooled 199cc OHV single
Horsepower - 38bhp @ 7000rpm
Top Speed - 100mph
Transmission - 4 speed
Frame - tubular double cradle
Brakes - drum/drum
Picture kindly provided by www.vintagebike.co.uk |
BSA A10r |
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BSA 650cc Rocket Gold Star |
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| BSA Tempest |
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