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The BSA Gold Star, (1938–1963), is a 350 cc and 500 cc 4-stroke production motorcycle that gained its reputation for being one of the fastest machines of the 1950s. These motorcycles were popular for their high performance. Besides being hand built, with many optional performance modifications available, they came from the factory with documented dynamometer test results, allowing the new owner to see the horsepower produced.

The most prized model was the 500 cc DBD34 introduced in 1956, with clip-on handlebars, finned alloy engine, polished tank, 36 mm bell-mouth Amal carburettor and swept-back exhaust. The DBD34 had a 110 mph (177 km/h) top speed. The Gold Star dominated the Isle of Man Clubmans TT that year. Later models had a very high first Gear, enabling 60 mph (97 km/h) plus before changing up to second.

Production ended in 1963.[5]


Manufacturer Birmingham Small Arms Company(BSA) Predecessor 1955 BSA Gold Star DB34 Successor 1971 BSA B50 Class Clubmans racer Engine alloy air cooled ohv 499 cc single cylinder Transmission 4-speed gearbox with wet multiplate clutch Wheelbase 56 inches (1,400 mm)[1] Seat height 30.5 inches (770 mm)[1] Weight 380 lb (170 kg)[1]

Fuel capacity 4 imperial gallons (18 l)[2]
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Source BSA GOLD STAR-500 CC SINGLE.
Author Ronald Saunders from Warrington, UK
Camera location53° 48′ 09.28″ N, 2° 17′ 40.78″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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