BSA B441 Victor Special
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| BSA B441 Victor Special | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1968 - 71 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/h / 95 mph |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Battery | 12V |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Frame | Tubular steel, cradle |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swing arm, twin shock |
| Brakes | Front: 8 in., sls drum Rear: 7 in., sls drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 18 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1346 mm / 53 in. |
| Seat Height | 813 mm / 32 in. |
| Weight | 139 kg / 306 lbs (dry), 145 kg / 320 lbs (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 3 L / 5 pints |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 L / 1.75 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 153 km/h / 95 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves. The engine featured a 9.4:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 x 19 in. front tire and a 4.00 x 18 in. rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 8 in., sls drum in the front and a 7 in., sls drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm, twin shock. The B441 Victor Special was fitted with a 8 L / 1.75 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 139 kg / 306 lbs. The wheelbase was 1346 mm / 53 in. long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
BSA Victor Special
The key to understanding the BSA Victor Specials concept lies in the bikes name - and the very different way in which motocross was viewed in the 1960s. BSA won the 500cc World Motocross Championship in 1964 and 1965 and 40 years ago, motocross success was good for road bike sales.
So this explains the Victor connotation: a bike which was directly related to World Championship motocross success.
The Victor accelerates hard - and it rides like a 250cc machine which has been taking a large dose of illegal steroids. This is hardly surprising because the Victor is a 250cc machine which has been taking a large dose of illegal steroids.
Victors came in various flavours from pure road bike to our test bike - which is the best of all: the Victor Special. We have the Americans to thank for this bike because in 1967 US customers were screaming for dirt bike styled road machines - and none was better looking than the Victor Special.
All the motocross machines feather light weight was retained - along with the race derived front forks, gas tank and paint job. The front wheel was BSAs highly effective 7-inch unit and meant that the bike could stop on a dime. In fact, the Victor was potentially a generation ahead of anything else in the world.
This single cylinder 441 Victor Special runs great and actually kicks over pretty easily compared to the stories of hard kicks this bike has a rep for. The head does not leak, as most british bikes do. This is a special bike and has all the british nostalgia to go along with it. The gear pedal is on the right and brake on the left, opposite of most bikes. It is pretty easy to get use to though. You may have noticed the clamp on the frame on the right side. That is a surfboard rack. This bike comes outfitted with a fully functional surfboard carrier. Nothing like pulling up to a surf spot on the victor, pull off your board and hop in the water.
| Make Model | BSA Victor Special |
|---|---|
| Year | 1968 - 71 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves |
| Displacement | 441 cc / 26.9 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 79 x 90 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 9.4:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Oil Capacity | 3 L / 5 pints |
| Exhaust | Steel, high level |
| Carburetor | 30 mm Amal Concentric |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Battery | 12V |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 20.6 kW / 28 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular steel, cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm, twin shock |
| Front Brakes | 8 in., sls drum |
| Rear Brakes | 7 in., sls drum |
| Wheels | Steel, wire spoke |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 18 in. |
| Dimensions | Length: 2083 mm / 82 in. Width: 813 mm / 32 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1346 mm / 53 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 214 mm / 8.5 in. |
| Seat Height | 813 mm / 32 in. |
| Dry Weight | 139 kg / 306 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 145 kg / 320 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 L / 1.75 US gal |
| Average Consumption | 3.1 L/100 km /23 km/l / 55 mpg |
| Top Speed | 153 km/h / 95 mph |
| Colours | BSA racing yellow, polished alloy and chrome |
| Source | Wikipedia, Motorcycle Classics, Seaweed and Gravel |