BSA Victor Grand Prix (1965-68)

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The BSA B44 Victor Grand Prix was a motorcycle produced from 1965 to 1968, with a four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves engine and a 441 cc/ 26.9 cub in. capacity. The compression ratio was 11.4:1 and was air-cooled with a dry sump lubrication system. The motorcycle was kick-start and had a maximum power of 21.9 KW/ 30 hp at 6500 rpm. The clutch was a wet, multi-plate type, and it had a 4-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The motorcycle had front and rear drum brakes with a tubular steel, cradle frame and hydraulic forks for the front suspension. The rear suspension was swing arm, pivoted on bonded rubber bush, telescopic damper, and a coil spring. The motorcycle was available in yellow/silver, and silver colours, and the dimensions were 2070 mm/ 81.5 in. in length, 813 mm/ 32 in. in width, and 1349 mm/ 53 in. for the wheelbase. The ground clearance was 203 mm/ 8 in, and the seat height was 813 mm/ 32 in. The motorcycle weighed 116 kg/ 255 lbs with a fuel capacity of 6.8 L/ 1.8 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BSA B44 Victor Grand Prix

Year: 1965 – 68


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: 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 degrees
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

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