BSA Victor Roadster/Shooting Star (1965-70)

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.

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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