The BSA B44 Victor Grand Prix was a motorcycle produced from 1965 to 1968, with a four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves engine and a 441 cc/ 26.9 cub in. capacity. The compression ratio was 11.4:1 and was air-cooled with a dry sump lubrication system. The motorcycle was kick-start and had a maximum power of 21.9 KW/ 30 hp at 6500 rpm. The clutch was a wet, multi-plate type, and it had a 4-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The motorcycle had front and rear drum brakes with a tubular steel, cradle frame and hydraulic forks for the front suspension. The rear suspension was swing arm, pivoted on bonded rubber bush, telescopic damper, and a coil spring. The motorcycle was available in yellow/silver, and silver colours, and the dimensions were 2070 mm/ 81.5 in. in length, 813 mm/ 32 in. in width, and 1349 mm/ 53 in. for the wheelbase. The ground clearance was 203 mm/ 8 in, and the seat height was 813 mm/ 32 in. The motorcycle weighed 116 kg/ 255 lbs with a fuel capacity of 6.8 L/ 1.8 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BSA B44 Victor Grand Prix
| Year | 1965 – 68 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves |
| Capacity | 441 cc / 26.9 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 x 90 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Oil Capacity | 2.4 L / 5.1 US pints |
| Carburetor | Amal |
| Exhaust | Single, stainless stee, high level |
| Ignition | Coil and magneto |
| Spark Plug | Champion N64Y, 0.20 in. gap |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 21.9 KW / 30 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Overall Gear Ratios | 1st 15.40 / 2nd 11.42 / 3rd 8.65 / 4th 6.97:1 |
| Frame | Tubular steel, cradle |
| Steering Head Angle | 63 degrees |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm, pivoted on bonded rubber bush, telescopic damper and coil spring |
| Front Brakes | 7 in., drum |
| Rear Brakes | 7 in., drum |
| Front Wheel | WM1-20 |
| Rear Wheel | WM3-18 |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 x 20in. |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 x 18 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2070 mm / 81.5 in. Width: 813 mm / 32 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1349 mm / 53 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 203 mm / 8 in. |
| Seat Height | 813 mm / 32 in. |
| Dry Weight | 116 kg / 255 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.8 L / 1.8 US gal |
| Colours | Yellow/silver, Silver |
| Source | Wikipedia |
