BSA 440 Victor Enduro (1971)

The BSA 440 Victor Enduro, a 1971 model, is a four stroke, single cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 441 cc and a bore x stroke of 78 x 60 mm. The compression ratio is 8.4:1 and its cooling system is air cooled. The motorcycle features a dry sump lubrication system with 3 L/5 pints oil capacity, steel, high-level exhaust, and a 30 mm Amal Concentric carburetor. The ignition is coil-powered with a 12V battery and manual kick start. The bike generates a maximum power of 20.6 kW/28 hp @ 6500 rpm, and features a wet, multi-plate clutch with a 4-speed transmission and chain final drive. The chassis is made of a tubular steel cradle, with telescopic forks for the front suspension and a swing arm/twin shock for the rear. The motorcycle features 8 in. SLS drum brakes on the front and 7 in. SLS drum brakes on the rear, and steel, wire-spoke wheels. The front tire is 3.25 x 19 in. and the rear tire is 4.00 x 18 in. The bike has a fuel capacity of 8 L/1.75 US gal and comes in a range of colors including BSA racing yellow and silver, blue/white, and army green (Cheney).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BSA 440 Victor Enduro

Year: 1971
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves
Capacity: 441 cc / 26.9 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 78 x 60 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity: 3 L / 5 pints
Exhaust: Steel, high level
Carburetor: 30 mm Amal Concentric
Ignition: Coil
Battery: 12V
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 20.6 kW / 28 hp @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 4-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel, cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swing arm, twin shock
Front Brakes: 8 in., sls drum
Rear Brakes: 7 in., sls drum
Wheels: Steel, wire spoke
Front Tyre: 3.25 x 19 in.
Rear Tyre: 4.00 x 18 in.
Fuel Capacity: 8 L / 1.75 US gal
Colours: BSA racing yelllow and silver, Blue/white, Army green (Cheney)
Source: Speedtracktales