by admin | Mar 4, 2026 | 2026, Motorcycles
A powerful lightweight cruiser with air cooled SOHC V- twin engine; and 4valves. Often seen as a bobber and very popular due to its 245kg wet weight. Fuel capacity is 12 litres. Max torque of 51bhp with 58lb ft @ 3,000rpm. Top speed 105mph. Belt drive. 5 speed...
by admin | Mar 4, 2026 | 2026, Motorcycles
BSA Goldstar 350cc sidecar outfit ,built for R.U.Holoway & son of St John’s road Bath by the competition dept of BSA to compete in the welsh international trial , this outfit won the event in 1960 & 1961 and was the only outfit to finish in 1960 out of 17 that...
by admin | Mar 4, 2026 | 2026, Motorcycles
Roland Cross founder and Managing Director of Cross Manufacturing Company purchased in 1934 from HRD a Model P `rolling chassis`. Frame, forks, wheels, petrol tank , etc. Historical records show the components (frame, wheels etc.) being built by Ted Hampshire the...
by admin | Mar 4, 2026 | 2026, Motorcycles
Extreme difficulties were being experienced in the late 1950`s and early 1960`s with the British motorcycle industry being seriously disadvantaged by Japanese motorcycle manufacturers . Royal Enfield were not alone in seeking an answer to the challenge set by the...
by admin | Mar 4, 2026 | 2026, Motorcycles
For decades through the 1940`s, 50`s & 60`s Villiers had supplied their engines to almost all of the British 2 stroke motorcycle manufacturers. As far as the competition aspect of the motorcycle industry was concerned the old adage was true. “Win on Sunday,...
by admin | Feb 20, 2026 | 2026, Motorcycles
Triumph Blazer 250cc 1971 Fully restored to show condition, This model was for the English market as most where exported to America, only difference is the front mud guard. The bike was only manufactured for 1 year to compete with BSA.
