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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BSA_motorcyclesBSA motorcycles - Wikipedia

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   BSA. BSA motorcycles were made by the Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited ( BSA ), which was a major British industrial combine, a group of businesses manufacturing military and sporting firearms; bicycles; motorcycles; cars; buses and bodies; steel; iron castings; hand, power, and machine tools; coal cleaning and handling plants; sintered ...

   • Defunct: 1972
   • Industry: Motorcycle

   • Founded: 1919
   • Parent: BSA

2. www.bsacompany.co.uk › historyHistory - BSA Motorcycles

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   BSA First Motorcycle. Standing for Birmingham Small Arms Company Ltd, BSA was founded in 1861, for the production of firearms. They chose 25 acres of ground at Small Heath and by 1863 the factory was complete. The brand’s motorcycle division was set up in 1903, and the first motorcycle followed in 1910. 1914.

3. www.slashgear.com › 1531877 › whatever-happened-toWhatever Happened To BSA Motorcycles? - SlashGear

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   Mar 9, 2024 · In 1973, all production of BSA motorcycles was stopped, marking the end of an illustrious 60-year history. Continual interest and rebirth of BSA. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

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   Who makes BSA motorcycles?

   • Founded in 1861, BSA was originally known as Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited and quickly made a reputation for itself as one of the most reliable motorcycle producers in the world. BSA motorcycles have been used by the British Police, Royal Mail, AA and militaries around the globe, including those of Britain and Germany during World War II.

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   When did BSA start making motorcycles?

   • Motor bicycles were added to bicycle products in 1910. The BSA hp was exhibited at the 1910 Olympia Show, London for the 1911 season. The entire BSA production sold out in 1911, 1912 and 1913. In November 1919 BSA launched their first 50 degree v-twin, Model E, 770cc side valve (6–7 hp) motorcycle for the 1920 season.

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   What happened to BSA motorcycles?

   • BSA, or Birmingham Small Arms, was, like Royal Enfield, a British maker of firearms until it branched out to become the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. It remained among the top global marques for decades and went on to further success, acquiring Triumph in the mid-20th century before going bankrupt and folding in the 1970s.

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   What was the last BSA motorcycle?

   • The final BSA range was just four models: Gold Star 500, 650 Thunderbolt/Lightning and the 750 cc Rocket Three. By 1972, BSA was so moribund that, with bankruptcy imminent, its motorcycle businesses were merged (as part of a government-initiated rescue plan) with the Manganese Bronze company, Norton-Villiers, to become NVT, headed by Dennis Poore.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_BSA_motorcyclesList of BSA motorcycles - Wikipedia

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   The A7 and A10 models were semi-unit construction until about 1953 and pre-unit construction thereafter. All A50, A65 and A70 models were unit construction . BSA's first parallel twin. Called "Flash" in the US after 1954. BSA's first 650 cc parallel twin. Known as "Royal Tourist" in the US from 1960.

   Model	Engine	First Year	Last Year
   B33-1 - B35-1, B1	249 cc	1933	1936
   B33-2 - B35-2, B2	249 cc	1933	1936
   B33-3 - B35-3, B3 Blue Star	249 cc	1933	1936
   R33-4 - R35-4, R4	349 cc	1933	1936

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6. bikeyears.com › exploring-the-history-of-bsaExploring the History of BSA Motorcycles - Bike Years

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   The history of BSA Motorcycles is a fascinating story of innovation, craftsmanship, and engineering excellence. From the humble beginnings in Birmingham to its place as one of Britain’s most beloved motorcycle manufacturers, BSA has been a leader in the industry for over 100 years.

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8. americanmotorcyclist.com › bsa-gold-star-comeback-BSA: A Gold Star Comeback | American Motorcyclist Association

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   Dec 13, 2021 · BSA lovers rejoiced, but then all went quiet…for years. Until that November tweet, that is, which lead to an announcement that BSA’s new motorcycle would be showcased at Motorcycle Live 2021 in Birmingham, UK, on December 4. What the company unveiled was the 2022 Gold Star, an obvious throwback to the Gold Stars BSA was so known for in the ...

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BSA_CompanyBSA Company - Wikipedia

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   BSA Company Limited is a motorcycle manufacturer which purchased rights to the BSA name from Birmingham Small Arms Company 's successor, Dennis Poore 's Manganese Bronze Holdings, upon the liquidation of Norton Villiers Triumph in 1978. In October 2016, India's Mahindra Group purchased BSA for £3.4 million in an effort to reintroduce ...