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BSA Golden Flash BSA A10 Golden Flash Manufacturer BSA Also called A10 Production 1950-61 Predecessor BSA A7 Successor BSA Super Rocket Engine 646cc air cooled twin Power 35 bhp @ 4500 rpm Transmission four speed gearbox to chain drive Wheelbase 54.75 inches (139.1 cm) Dimensions L 84 inches (210 cm) Fuel capacity 3.5 gallons The BSA Golden Flash was a British motorcycle, developed and marketed by the Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA). The Golden Flash was also available in black and chrome, but it was the all-over gold paint scheme that gave it the name, and made it such a popular escape from post war austerity. Its development after the 1937 launch of the ground breaking Triumph Speed Twin, together with the need to pay off British war-debt, led to the two creating the post-war rise of the parallel twin engine layout, which was to dominate British design throughout the 1950s and 60s.   Background Bert Hopwood had left school

BSA Empire Star BSA Empire Star Manufacturer BSA Production 1936-1939 Engine 249, 348 and 499cc single cylinder 4 stroke Transmission 4 Speed / chain The BSA Empire Star was a British motorcycle made by BSA at their factory in Small Heath, Birmingham. Named to commemorate the Siver Jubilee of King George V of the United Kingdom and advertised as The Masterpiece of the Industry , the Empire Star range was produced between 1936 and 1939, when it was developed into the BSA Gold Star and World War II stopped production. Development Developed from the popular BSA Blue Star and designed by Val Page, the Empire Star range had the benefit several ideas Page had been developing at his previous employers, Ariel and Triumph motorcycles. With a heavy frame and iron barrelled pushrod valves the Empire Star still had the legacy of the earlier BSA's however, and Page continiued to lighten it and introduce engine tuning ideas throughout production. The overhead

BSA Blue Star BSA Blue Star Manufacturer BSA Production 1932-1951 Engine 249, 349 and 499cc single cylinder 4 stroke Power 28 bhp @ 5,200 rpm Transmission 4 Speed / chain The BSA Blue Star is a British motorcycle made by BSA at their factory in Small Heath, Birmingham. The Blue Star range was produced between 1932 and 1936. In 1936 a slightly uprated sports version called the BSA Empire Star was launched with the Blue Star remaining in the model range. In 1937 an entirely new engine designed by Val Page featured in the Empire Star and the Blue Star was dropped from the range. The Empire Star developed into the famous Gold Star in 1938 (also known as the M24).     The B33-3 O.H.V. 249cc Blue Star was called the Blue Star Junior and the R33-5 348cc O.H.V. Blue Star was known as the Sporting Blue Star . It was the W33-8 499cc O.H.V. that became the most popular, however, and led to the development of the Gold Star .It was known as the "sea beezer&quo

Rossi helmet up for auction A signed replica of the World Champion’s 2009 Mugello helmet is now being auctioned in aid of Belgian charity Coeur a Coeur. Valentino Rossi fans can purchase a signed replica of the Italian’s 2009 Mugello helmet and help Belgian charity Coeur a Coeur in the process, after the reigning World Champion’s mechanic Bernard Ansiau donated the piece of memorabilia following a bike ride to raise awareness of the charity’s work. Around 180 people rode from Esneux to Vieldalm in Belgium on Sunday in aid of Coeur a Coeur, a charity which trains dogs to help the physically handicapped. Amongst those taking part in the ride was Asniau, who donated a replica of Rossi’s helmet for auction with the original visor signed by the nine-time World Champion. The helmet is now up for auction and you can place your bid on eBay by clicking here . More information on the work of Coeur a Coeur can be found on their website .