Oh yeah, I saw the original too. I believe it was a deliberate attempt to build a modern version of that classic.
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Oh yeah, I saw the original too. I believe it was a deliberate attempt to build a modern version of that classic.
Agree. It's so obvious, it has to be deliberate. And to my mind, that doesn't detract from either.Oh yeah, I saw the original too. I believe it was a deliberate attempt to build a modern version of that classic.
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness."
- Oscar Wilde.
Well if they make a point of the explaining who's design it is?
I saw this the other day, I didn’t remember BSA making a 350. 
The last dying gasp of BSA, a prototype, fully developed and ready to go to production before their financial collapse ended it all. The only known prototypes are now in museums.
If you’re interested in the whole story, here is a link,
https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/05/22/sad-case-triumph-banditbsa-fury-350/
The last dying gasp of BSA, a prototype, fully developed and ready to go to production before their financial collapse ended it all. The only known prototypes are now in museums.
If you’re interested in the whole story, here is a link,
https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/05/22/sad-case-triumph-banditbsa-fury-350/
Apparently there is (or was) one being raced in Australia.I saw this the other day, I didn’t remember BSA making a 350.
The only known prototypes are now in museums.
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When the guy who owns it bought the bike, there was no gearbox within.
He had to get one made.
If you look at this bike from a production engineering point of view, it actually cost more to manufacture than a Bonneville.
When you cut through all the urban myths and bullshit, I believe the real reason that it was strangled at birth was that BSA-Triumph just couldn't produce a modern motorcycle at a competitive price
That’s very interesting. It really did look like a very well designed bike. It’s a shame the bottom fell out, Triumph / BSA we’re just beginning to make some competitive bikes ( again ).
If you know what I mean!
Very quick for a two valve per cylinder 350 twin apparently.That’s very interesting. It really did look like a very well designed bike. It’s a shame the bottom fell out, Triumph / BSA we’re just beginning to make some competitive bikes ( again ).
If you know what I mean!
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Significantly more powerful than it’s obvious main rival the Honda CB350.
I believe that Honda were selling their 350 twin for $799 in the US at that time.
Projected retail price for the BSA would have been something like $1499.
Who the hell would have bought one ?
It seems that it never ever occurred to the BSA group senior management that they should maybe have established a manufacturing facility somewhere with lower costs (like India ?)
Instead of that they bought a stately home in the English countryside, and staffed it with 350 graduate engineers.
Fat lot of good that did
Essential reading for anyone interested is Bert Hopwood's book/memories about the death of the British motorcycle industry.
New BSA comprehensive reviews.
Thanks for the link Bob. No idea about this prototype bike.I saw this the other day, I didn’t remember BSA making a 350.
The last dying gasp of BSA, a prototype, fully developed and ready to go to production before their financial collapse ended it all. The only known prototypes are now in museums.
If you’re interested in the whole story, here is a link,
https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/05/22/sad-case-triumph-banditbsa-fury-350/
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Now that's a good looking head.
No idea what this is and dont really care.... but it looks a laugh:
With a Kaw Mach 111 no less
Cute, but hope it doesn't steer like a Reliant Robin
Kiel WI motor club 1915
Note the guy on the ground receiving sustenance.
You might be from Wisconsin if.....
LOL
Note the guy on the ground receiving sustenance.
You might be from Wisconsin if.....
LOL
Prolly should be in bikes n babes...
A Mopetta - probably goes about 20mph haha.
Probably getting some cheese...
I don't see a cheese tree there.
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