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BSA B441 VICTOR SPECIAL 1968 - 1971

BSA B441 VICTOR SPECIAL 1968 - 1971
BSA B441 VICTOR SPECIAL 1968 - 1971 · Photo: Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBSA B441 VICTOR SPECIAL 1968 - 1971
Year1968 - 1971
Engine TypeFour-stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves
Displacement / Capacity441 cc / 26.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke79 x 90 mm
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power20.6 kW / 28 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionCoil, 12V battery
Induction30 mm Amal Concentric
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationDry sump, 3 L / 5 pints
Gear Box4-speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular steel cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm, twin shocks
Front BrakesDrum, 8 in single leading shoe
Rear BrakesDrum, 7 in single leading shoe
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2083 mm / 82 in
Overall Width813 mm / 32 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height813 mm / 32 in
Wheelbase1346 mm / 53 in
Ground Clearance214 mm / 8.5 in
Dry Weight139 kg / 306 lb
Wet Weight145 kg / 320 lb
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25 x 19
Rear Tyre4.00 x 18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity8 Litres / 1.75 US gal
Fuel Consumption3.1 L/100 km / 55 mpg
Top Speed153 km/h / 95 mph
BSA file

The Victor Special was the dirt-bike styled street machine BSA made for US buyers, using the scrambler's light weight, forks, tank and paint on a road-equipped 441 cc single. It accelerates strongly, and its gear and brake pedals sit on opposite sides to most bikes of the time.