When did the BSA 441 Victor come out?
Appearing in 1965, the production Victor 441 soon became a hit, both in enduro and street version. By 1968, it was BSA biggest-selling bike. The big thumper pounded out all of 30 hp, but the kind of torque two-strokes could only have wet dreams about.
What kind of engine does a BSA B44 have?
The 1968 MY BSA B44 Victor Special has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air-cooled, 441cc, single cylinder engine paired to a four-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 28 horsepower at 6500 rpm.
When did BSA start making the Victor Grand Prix scrambler?
The Victor Grand Prix Scrambler had a displacement of 441cc, and the Enduro model was known as the 441 Victor in the United States. BSA began offering a road version, the B44VR Victor Roadster, in 1967. When that model was exported to U.S. dealers in 1968, the name was changed to the B44SS Shooting Star.
What kind of tires did the BSA 441 have?
There was something about the BSA Victor 441, from the first time I saw it in a bike magazine: a big single cylinder, one upswept chrome side-pipe, that yellow/chrome peanut tank, the knobby tires, the girl.
Appearing in 1965, the production Victor 441 soon became a hit, both in enduro and street version. By 1968, it was BSA biggest-selling bike. The big thumper pounded out all of 30 hp, but the kind of torque two-strokes could only have wet dreams about.
The 1968 MY BSA B44 Victor Special has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air-cooled, 441cc, single cylinder engine paired to a four-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 28 horsepower at 6500 rpm.
There was something about the BSA Victor 441, from the first time I saw it in a bike magazine: a big single cylinder, one upswept chrome side-pipe, that yellow/chrome peanut tank, the knobby tires, the girl.
When did Jeff Smith start riding the BSA 441?
Jeff Smith won the 1964 and 1965 500cc World Championship on specially-prepared BSA 441 singles, and the company decided to cash in on the publicity, perhaps sensing that there was a new market to exploit. Appearing in 1965, the production Victor 441 soon became a hit, both in enduro and street version. By 1968, it was BSA biggest-selling bike.
Jeff Smith won the 1964 and 1965 500cc World Championship on specially-prepared BSA 441 singles, and the company decided to cash in on the publicity, perhaps sensing that there was a new market to exploit. Appearing in 1965, the production Victor 441 soon became a hit, both in enduro and street version. By 1968, it was BSA biggest-selling bike.
What kind of bike was the BSA B50?
The B50 was a bit of a stretch too far – unless you do some well-informed fettling, these are going to be pretty vibratory and a bugger to start. But the B25 Starfire was a proper little gem. I don’t know if you got them in the states, but they’re lovely flickable little bikes with an engine that can put a grin all over your face.
Where is the 1969 BSA Victor special on display?
This BSA 441 Victor Special was donated to the National Motorcycle Museum by Robert Mekota and family of Iowa and will be on display in the upcoming DIRT RIDING USA exhibition, opening June 10.
What was the price of a 1970 BSA Victor?
1970 BSA Victor 441, 1970 BSA Victor Special 441, with Honda CB Forks and extra parts. title $2,099.00 1970 BSA Victor 441, 1970 BSA VICTOR 441 CAFE RACER STYLE. THIS BIKE IS AMAZING IN EVERY ASPECT FROM COSMETIC TO MECHANICAL. THE BIKE HAS UNDERGONE A FULL RESTORATION AND IS IMMACULATE.
1970 BSA Victor 441, 1970 BSA Victor Special 441, with Honda CB Forks and extra parts. title $2,099.00 1970 BSA Victor 441, 1970 BSA VICTOR 441 CAFE RACER STYLE. THIS BIKE IS AMAZING IN EVERY ASPECT FROM COSMETIC TO MECHANICAL. THE BIKE HAS UNDERGONE A FULL RESTORATION AND IS IMMACULATE.