BSA

[David]

That real BSA isn't the most flattering angle B44s and B50s are quite handsome in the flesh

Let's hope it's nothing like the real thing, my B25 was pretty but a total pain in the arse

I have a Victor 441 in the flesh....the roadster...with a plastic tank, which is not petrol proof.
The new injun metal tank is almost too pretty to put on.
I agree about the B25Ss's...gorgeous but fragile

[KungFooBob]

650 Goldstar...



I think the rad kills it. Should have been aircooled, but then it would never have made 45bhp.



Looks quite similar to the original 60's bike.



It's even got a fake push rod tunnel.

[MrLongbeard]

I doubt if they're that interested in the UK market,

Talk about them wanting an assembly plant in Brum on the 'news' last night

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

I doubt if they're that interested in the UK market,

Talk about them wanting an assembly plant in Brum on the 'news' last night

The Indians don't know how to build them with oil leaks?

[MrLongbeard]

I doubt if they're that interested in the UK market,

Talk about them wanting an assembly plant in Brum on the 'news' last night

The Indians don't know how to build them with oil leaks?

Better curries in brum

[Couchy]

I’ve mentioned before but the prototype is in the unit opposite, was delivered here at beginning of year for road tests and homologation. It did 2 miles then blew the motor
It’s sat ever since someone else must have homologated it, it isn’t bad looking and from speaking it’s close to what was designed by the British design team, Ricardo as I recall. Engine is BMW based with a change of crank cases so it looks the part.

[David]

That real BSA isn't the most flattering angle B44s and B50s are quite handsome in the flesh

Let's hope it's nothing like the real thing, my B25 was pretty but a total pain in the arse

mine too

[Horse]

British design team, Ricardo as I recall. Engine is BMW based with a change of crank cases

That's a twist on origins and nationality!

British name, design engineered* by British engineers.
Built in India
Has a British re-engineered Indian engine from a German bike

* from what I know of Ricardo, it will have been much more than changing the styling. They're world-class engine developers.

[Mr Moofo]

I’ve mentioned before but the prototype is in the unit opposite, was delivered here at beginning of year for road tests and homologation. It did 2 miles then blew the motor
It’s sat ever since someone else must have homologated it, it isn’t bad looking and from speaking it’s close to what was designed by the British design team, Ricardo as I recall. Engine is BMW based with a change of crank cases so it looks the part.

Must have a chat with my mates at Ricardo ...

[Couchy]

British design team, Ricardo as I recall. Engine is BMW based with a change of crank cases

That's a twist on origins and nationality!

British name, design engineered* by British engineers.
Built in India
Has a British re-engineered Indian engine from a German bike

* from what I know of Ricardo, it will have been much more than changing the styling. They're world-class engine developers.

Apparently they designed the wheels to be conical like an original BSA, the show ones had what looked like Enfield 650 wheels in them. I'm sure there's more detail changes that didn't make it past the bean counters. Be interesting to see what the price is, has to be similar to the Enfield 650

[JackyJoll]

Apparently they designed the wheels to be conical like an original BSA, the show ones had what looked like Enfield 650 wheels in them.

The only BSAs I’ve seen with conical hubs were the somewhat despised 1971-73 range.

[Mr. Dazzle]

* from what I know of Ricardo, it will have been much more than changing the styling. They're world-class engine developers.

Ricardo make all of McLaren's engines and have since they started making road cars of their own (i.e. not McMercs). So they could certainly turn their hand to a BSA lump.

[David]

The stupid tank spoils it.

You picked the one slightly BSA-looking part!

Have they taken the plug lead off to add reliability?

[Mr. Dazzle]

Can't break down if you never get it started

[David]

You have rumbled my maintenance creed......