The BSA Victor Roadster/Shooting Star was a popular motorcycle model produced from 1965 to 1970. Its engine was a four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHV with a capacity of 441cc and a compression ratio of 9.4:1. It had a kick start and a maximum power output of 21.9 KW/30 hp at 6500 rpm. The motorcycle had a tubular steel, cradle frame and telescopic forks for its front suspension, while its rear suspension consisted of a swing arm and twin shock absorbers. The brakes were sls drum at both front and rear. The wheels were made of steel and had wire spokes, with 3.25 x 18 in front tyre and 3.50 x 18 in rear tyre. Its dimensions were length 2083 mm/82 in and width 711 mm/28 in. The motorcycle weighed 145 kg/320 lbs when wet and had a top speed of 145 km/h/90 mph. It was available in the colours Cherokee red and chrome. The average consumption of the motorcycle was 3.1 – 4.3 L/100 km23 – 32 km/l, and it had a fuel capacity of 8 L/1.75 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BSA Victor Roadster/Shooting Star
| Year | 1965 – 70 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9.4:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Oil Capacity | 2.25 L / 4 pints |
| Exhaust | Single, stainless steel |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Battery | 12V |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 21.9 KW / 30 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 absorbers |
| Front Brakes | 8 in., sls drum |
| Rear Brakes | 7 in., sls drum |
| Wheels | Steel, wore spokes |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 x 18 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50 x 18 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2083 mm / 82 in. (From 1969: 2113 mm / 83.2 in. Width: 711 mm / 28 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1321 mm / 52 in. From 1969: 1346 mm / 53 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm / 7.5 in. |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31 in. |
| Wet Weight | 145 kg / 320 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 L / 1.75 US gal |
| Average Consumption | 3.1 – 4.3 L/100 km23 – 32 km/l / 55 – 75 mpg |
| Top Speed | 145 km/h / 90 mph |
| Colours | Cherokee red and chrome |
| Source | Wikipedia, Motorcycle Classics |
