BSA Motorcycles
The Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) was once the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, iconic for the Gold Star and now reborn for the modern era.
1 models • 1949–1949
About BSA
At its peak in the 1950s, BSA was a global titan, producing one out of every four motorcycles sold worldwide. Founded in the industrial heart of Birmingham, the brand became synonymous with rugged, reliable British engineering. The legendary Gold Star remains one of the most successful "clubman" racers in history, a bike that could be ridden to the track, win a race, and be ridden home. Other icons like the A65 Twin and the triple-cylinder Rocket 3 defined the high-performance landscape of the mid-20th century.
After a long hiatus, BSA has returned to the global stage under the ownership of Classic Legends. The flagship of this revival is the new Gold Star 650, which meticulously recreates the classic silhouette while utilizing a modern, liquid-cooled, DOHC single-cylinder engine that meets strict Euro 5 emissions standards. Technically, modern BSAs focus on providing "authentic" riding experiences—heavy on torque and character—while incorporating Brembo brakes and Continental ABS. This database archives the technical specs for both the vintage air-cooled singles and twins that built the empire, and the new generation of machines carrying the stacked rifles logo into the future.