BSA B44 Victor Grand Prix
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Make Model | BSA B44 Victor Grand Prix |
Year | 1965 - 68 |
Engine | Single cylinder, 4-stroke,OHV, 2 valves |
Capacity | 441 cc / 26.9 cub in. |
Bore x Stroke | 79 x 90 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 |
Lubrication | Dry sump |
Oil Capacity | 2.4 L / 5.1 US pints |
Carburetor | Amal |
Exhaust | Single, stainless stee, high level |
Ignition | Coil and magneto |
Spark Plug | Champion N64Y, 0.20 in. gap |
Starting | Kick start |
Max Power | 21.9 KW / 30 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
Transmission | 4-Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Overall Gear Ratios | 1st 15.40 / 2nd 11.42 / 3rd 8.65 / 4th 6.97:1 |
Frame | Tubular steel, cradle |
Steering Head Angle | 63° |
Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
Rear Suspension | Swing arm, pivoted on bonded rubber bush, telescopic damper and coil spring |
Front Brakes | 7 in., drum |
Rear Brakes | 7 in., drum |
Front Wheel | WM1-20 |
Rear Wheel | WM3-18 |
Front Tyre | 3.00 x 20in. |
Rear Tyre | 4.00 x 18 in |
Dimensions | Length: 2070 mm / 81.5 in. Width: 813 mm / 32 in. |
Wheelbase | 1349 mm / 53 in. |
Ground Clearance | 203 mm / 8 in. |
Seat Height | 813 mm / 32 in. |
Dry Weight | 116 kg / 255 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 6.8 L / 1.8 US gal |
Colours | Yellow/silver, Silver |
Source | Wikipedia |
In 1965 an off road motocross BSA B44 named the ‘’Victor’’ was launched at the Earls Court Show. Developed from scramblers used by Jeff Smith to win the 1964 and 1965 500cc World Championships, the model proved so popular that Victor Grand Prix and Victor Enduro models were developed, as well as a road-going version, the 1967 Victor Roadster. The Victor Grand Prix Scrambler had a displacement of 441cc, and the Enduro model was known as the 441 Victor in the United States. BSA began offering a road version, the B44VR Victor Roadster, in 1967. When that model was exported to U.S. dealers in 1968, the name was changed to the B44SS Shooting Star. The B44VS Victor Special was also successfully exported to the US between 1968 and 1970.
In 1968 the B44 became BSA's top export model. The good availability of spare parts and the relative simplicity of the single-cylinder engine meant that the surviving examples are easily restored to as-new condition.