Poradnik diagnostyki: BSA Singles Gold Portfolio 1964-1974

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The singles produced by BSA in the 1960s and the 1970s marked the end of an era, for these were not only the final years of the BSA concern but also the dying years of the once-great British motorcycle industry. Even though BSA entered the 1960s boasting record profits and a formidable reputation, by the end of the decade the new bikes from Japanese makers like Suzuki and Honda had knocked the stuffing out of British motorcycle sales both at home and abroad - and, crucially, in the USA. BSA simply could not compete, and the company's 1963 Beagle 75cc model, designed to take on the Japanese small-engined competition, was a resounding failure. Yet none of that prevented the singles of these years from being glorious machines in their own right. In Britain at least, the Bantam name still meant something to those embarking on a motorcycling career or in the market for a small single, and BSA's entry-level model carried on until 1968 when the final 175cc model was made. But even the resurrection of the Gold Star name could not revitalise sales of the bigger-engined singles, and by the beginning of the 1970s BSA was making massive losses. The company was absorbed into the Government-funded national motorcycle combine under Dennis Poore of Norton Villiers, and the BSA name disappeared very quickly after that. It was a sad end to a great company, but the BSA legacy is still alive in the classic motor cycle world, where examples of these great British singles continue to give pleasure to bike enthusiasts today. This book is a reminder of how things were when those bikes were new - and it should inspire many new owners to keep the faith. This book is a collection of 48 articles including road, comparison & track tests, racing, performance data, engine analysis & rebuild. Models covered: Starfire, 250, 350, 441, 500, Shooting Star, Gold Star, Manx, Baja, Victor, Special & MX. 172 pages, 300 illus. SB.