If you like this video you might also like this video where the Director of BSA Motorcycles tells us a little bit more detail on the new Gold Star: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5tnzKSKpdrLo5s.html

@williamarnold9744

2 жыл бұрын

I remember the old American biker joke that asked why Brits drank warm beer. Answer was, "Their refrigerators are made by Lucas."

@RajA-wi2ut

Жыл бұрын

@@heisenberg19989 To be taken with a healthy pinch of salt.

I'll withhold judgement until people start to ride it and report on how it actually accelerates, handles, and rides. If it rides as good as it looks, it's a winner.

@GrtSatan

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. My Continental GT 650 is a superb, albeit slow machine. It handles and brakes well and is generally an absolute joy to ride. Would love to straddle a new BSA should it be viable.

@mwbright

Жыл бұрын

If you buy the same motorcycle in India, it's 90 HP!!! This is 45 HP. I don´t know what they did to it, and even more, I don´t know why they did it, but they can keep their goddamn bike. As far as I´m concerned, it´s just a lot of cosmetics.

@magnuspym

Жыл бұрын

@@mwbright 90hp out of a (STREETABLE) 650 single? Doubtful...From your comment: I think you are the wrong demographic for this bike; as a U.S. back road/state highway cruiser...It's about perfect. (even at 45 hp). But I'm not street racing and happy with my 500 royal enfield single.

Really appreciate this review. I used to ride a Goldie 40 years ago and I must say I really like this new version. I too was expecting disappointment and instead I'm looking at my bank balance.

“Lucas, prince of darkness.” Gosh, it has been a while since I’ve heard that one. Classic indeed. I too really like the new Gold Star that Mahindra has produced with the reintroduction of the BSA line.

@ludo9234

2 жыл бұрын

Strangely enough my 61 AJS lights have never let me down' never replaced a bulb in the three years ive used it. So lucas lekkys weren't all bad.

@ifitsfreeitsforme1852

2 жыл бұрын

Lucas electrics always got a bad rap, but I don't think it was so terrible. I think a lot of the problems were really the fault of owners that didn't understand positive ground systems and the need for basic maintenance. I think Lucas was a cut above WIPAC IMHO.

@pashakdescilly7517

2 жыл бұрын

The lights on my 1955 Norton Dominator (500 twin) are not bright enough to be safe at speed at night. Above 60mph, 36W does not give enough light to see where I am going, even with a halogen bulb. The generator is only 60W, so can not push a bigger bulb. The system is actually ok and reliable. When I first got the bike going, it took a little sorting out. There was an intermittent short in the brake lamp lead, the commutator was dirty causing no output, and the regulator had been set incorrectly by the PO. None of these issues were actually the fault of Joe Lucas - and I fixed them myself. Since then, reliable lights - and I have just fitted a full set of LED lights to it. With any luck, I should be able to see better at night.....

@stephaniemusick171

2 жыл бұрын

@@moosey62 I remember that one too. LOL

@OnlyVisitingU

2 жыл бұрын

Not many will remember the connectors on the Old Lucas voltage regulators designated by letter (1) F (2) A (3) D and (4) E. all together now... FADE

I'm a huge fan of the modern-retro bikes. I'm a proud owner of a 2018 Triumph Bonneville T-120 and I'd love to add a new BSA to the garage.

That was excellent Frank, informative with intelligent and happy sense of humor thrown in for good measure, thank you.

@babboon5764

2 жыл бұрын

Hm..... Yes I agree *but* 56 BHP ain't enough for that weight unless you are going to stay one up. Mrs Baboon has a BMW CS 650 ..... which is actually pretty comparable 4 stroke (Rotax) Single, 50 BHP (And if I'm nipping into town I'll nick that instead of my elderly R1 as the CS is like a squidgy supermoto that can wriggle through tiny gaps). One up it'll spin up to over 80 quite respectably too so no worries mixing it with cagers. After that it keeps building but a lot less swiftly. Put a 55kg pillion on it and its just too much for anything sporty 'though. Clearly the 90+ BHP Goldie is the one to aspire too.

I had a Goldie in the late 1960s. I replaced the original headlight with a Cibie unit. It was marginally better. As for The Prince of darkness, Lucas parts were cheap and available almost anywhere. I used to live near the DMW works. The lady in their parts department new every part, part number and every bike. Because a lot of the electrical parts were common to a lot of different machines. Rather than go to Villiers in Wolverhampton we would go to the DMW parts dept. If you asked for a part for a Villiers engine, she would say we don't have that. If you went in and asked have you got one of these? She would say yes that is part number she would reel off the number. Then disappear into the inner sanctum and return a few minutes later with the correct part.

Everyone talking about more HP, if thats what you want buy a sports bike. This bike looks great and the more i see it the more i want one.

@PrimoStracciatella

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Nobody rode it yet but many know it doesn't have enough power. If you need 100+ hp, this is not your bike. Look elsewhere.

@jackdale9831

2 жыл бұрын

@@PrimoStracciatella You don't have to USE...All the 'power' it might have. Yeah, I'd Like a Goldie, and I'd REALLY like one with 99hp! I have a Fiat-Abarth 500, car, and I'm not always into it's Turbo.

I started riding Japanese bikes in 1973. I recently bought a new 250cc Indian made Yamaha. This BSA is a LOVELY bike that i would love to have. While I prefer a twin-cylinder motorcycle, this is what a motorcycle should look like ! Kudos to BSA ! Trinidad & Tobago.

@thestone3849

2 жыл бұрын

what are your comments on 250cc FZ Yamaha?, I own one FZ25 and totally disappointed (considering it as a Japanese bike, the refinement levels are almost none except braking)

@ramishrambarran3998

2 жыл бұрын

@@thestone3849 While bikes in my country traditionally are expensive, I am the person who keeps motor vehicle for many years. The majority of my few bikes were Yamahas (from the days of 2-stroke power). After selling the R1150RT (P.O.S) last year, along with the Honda Nighthawk 250 (The Lifesaver) I bought the Indian-made FZ25. This is a modern budget-bike.......no frills. 1. Manual indicators. They have one idiot light on the dash that you see only in the night. 2. The dash itself is so budget ! A 66-year old has problems seeing anything, unless you are parked. Of course it is cheaper to make that piece of junk rather than traditional displays. 3. The brakes lack. I am planning to get a pair of steel-braided lines to replace the rubber hoses that say "Brembo". 4. The silencer works well. Well enough to highlight the noisy engine, especially on acceleration. 5. The gearing should have been a little more linear.......possibly a 6th gear. 6. I do not have excess padding on my butt. The seat shows its lack of padding after about an hour-and-a-half of sitting. 7. The handlebar was too forward and low. I got a pair of rearset risers. 8. Too much plastic cladding if you have to get at anything. 9. No kickstand switch. You can accidentally ride off with it down ! 10. Too tall for a 250cc. I have a 30' inseam, 5'8" height. Learners can topple over easily. Because of this, the turning radius is plenty. 3-point turn on narrow streets. 11. Poor headlight range. 12. No ABS. I think current models have it. The bike is now doing about 3,000kms, purchased in July 2021, so it is relatively new. 1. Good fuel consumption. 2. Good cornering and handling. 3. Good clutch, throttle feel. 4. Good suspension. Handles the rough pretty good. 5. Not too much vibration for a single. 6. Pretty to look at. In retrospect, I would have preferred a twin-cylinder bike. There is a Suzuki V-Strom 250 sold here. I paid equivalent US$4,400 for the FZ. The Suzuki was $5,300 with ABS, water-cooled etc. I was even contemplating importing the Honda CB300, but the cost was prohibitive. Regards. Ramish. Trinidad & Tobago, West indies.

@thestone3849

2 жыл бұрын

@@ramishrambarran3998 Thanks bro for your exhaustive reply, I am 62 yrs with height of 5-4 ,medium built, and was thinking that i would have been comfortable if i was 5-6 but since you too(5-8) feeling it tall then, OK. Regarding your cons points I fully agree with point no.2-6-7-9 and 10, I got it in almost half the price (mine is BS4- June 2020), Initially till first 3000 kms it was too much vibrating (not able to see anything in the mirrors) which got slightly better with service and running till now around 4500 kms. Wanted actually to tour on it with speeds around 80-100 comfortable-stress free but has not happened till today as it is reluctant to go from 75 to 90 without efforts and determination. Anyways thanks for your views... India

@ramishrambarran3998

2 жыл бұрын

@@thestone3849 Oh ! One more thing. The old Honda Nighthawk 250 that I had for many years has a better engine feel than the FZ. It is twin cylinders. Ramish. Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies.

An honest appraisal by a proper bsa man. I can honestly say this is going to go big.

@dr.andreww.mintojnr.1059

2 жыл бұрын

He is a bsa man, but also a journalist and the honest appraisal will only come when he rides the bike...

@dave6467

2 жыл бұрын

@@soaruk3697 yep the whole thing was full of glib statements and inaccuracies. Pretty poor really. But there will be those who fall for it.

@dave6467

2 жыл бұрын

Anthony. Nope, nothing of the sort.

@dave6467

2 жыл бұрын

@@G58 Yep. We don't all fall for 'the Emperor's new clothes'. Though there are plenty of people who will believe the hype.

I had three road going Goldie’s an two real scramblers that I enjoyed as a clubman during the day. No doubt the original Gold Stars were amazing bikes but this new one appears set to make its own rep as a modern, amazing bike.

I was massively impressed by the way it was screwed together too. It looks stunning. Can't wait to see it running and keeping my fingers crossed that it's a good price...

I totally agree with Frank to me it’s the best bike in the show

Looks great! Fabulous to see BSA back, I hope it's a huge success, and that we see lots more models in the near future.

America loved BSA back in the day. Please sell the Goldie in America!

Great review, Frank! Can't wait to get my copy of your new book. Thanks for your insights into the new BSA. You're the perfect person to opine on the subject (although perhaps not in the "target demographic" for the bike). Let's see who lines up to buy them...

That was an excellent look at the new BSA. I liked it so much at the show I've put my name down for a test ride when one becomes available.

It’s a real beauty, and I’d buy one in a heartbeat. Can’t beat that classic British look. 👍👍🏍🇨🇦

@Heavywall70

2 жыл бұрын

@@G58 called “British”but all the work is done elsewhere. What could possibly be more “British”than that?

Nice one Frank. My Dad also raced for BSA but in the USA...New Hampshire. He was an AMA racer right out of high school in 1957 and raced all around the North-East US and Canada in the early 1960's. BSA would send him new race bikes from the factory. Later he raced for Triumph then started building his own bikes for flat-track racing. And no...he doesn't have ANY of those bikes today, unfortunately. The only bike he still has is an Eso Jawa that he raced in 1964 and won the Canadian Nationals in his class. The money he won bought the house in N.H. where I was born and raised.

@richardortiz8704

Жыл бұрын

😢😮 I hate the new BSA it's not abusive BSA joke 🤣 joke 🤣 junk is in my

What a charming fellow speaking. When I was eight years old a fellow sat me on his Gold Star. After 53 years of riding that memory never left me. When I was part owner of a motorcycle shop I told more than a few prospective buyers that if it was impossible to ride in snowy or icy weather if you don't take all your clothes off and rub on your bike in the garage you bought the wrong bike. Well, I for one would be all over this bike in my birthday suit if I couldn't ride it.

What nice and positive comments...l myself grew up on triumphs... But did appreciate BSAs I think l too would like one.. Nostalgia...it's in the blood..

Eyup Frank, glad you like it, I really fancy one of these. Tried one for size and it was spot on.

FANTASTIC review/comments. 10/10. I LOVED your video. PERFECT. Thank You.

Good looker. Would like to see a BSA Rocket Gold Star tho.

Awesome video ! That guy has a lot of passion in his voice and that’s what I like to hear.

@ruahinesrider

2 жыл бұрын

I found HIM! Beautiful bike the bad boy version be glorious.🏍️👍🇳🇿

@johnmartin7158

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruahinesrider Frank gave a spirited and passionate talk about the bike. I wonder if Smiths will import them.

@ruahinesrider

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnmartin7158 56 HP is getting up near T100 HP be the one to get no wonder it has whopper radiator it makes sense now & being a dug dug single be awesome you'd be the talk of the town on that & being a single be real Tourqie.

@johnmartin7158

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruahinesrider The T100 is a good all rounder I have to admit.

@ruahinesrider

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnmartin7158 looks good to pity it went water cooled in 2016.If I was to get one I would get a second hand 2012-2016 air cooled model.

It can only ever be a copy all be it a carefully detailed and designed one , but it’s available for all to enjoy not just a ship in a bottle for collectors.

Thank god for Frank Melling - 'MX the big leap' got me started in that sport. Thank you sir

just a very nice single to put near my TRITON .i love it hope to see it in FRANCE soon

What an enjoyable review, well done indeed.

That's a fine looking BSA, thanks for showing this!

I like very much on BSA bikes made in England. I used to ride BSA. My dream bike. It's beats like rythm

I'm really hoping the best for BSA. What an absolute joy to listern to Frank. I bet he's got 101 stories, of his time with BSA.

Had a new A65L back in 72 riding since 1970 90cc to 1400cc had two of the new bonnevilles great machines for the sound alone now the new bsa first single and its great well built good to see the bsa name back on the road great video

It's a very personal thing, styling, but for me this doesn't quite hit the spot. It looks heavier than a real Goldie and the radiator needs to look smaller even if the cooling area can't be reduced. In decades gone by, the Japanese tried to do traditional singles and, with the possible exception of the Honda GB500, they all came over as plodding pastiches. However, there is certainly potential here and it might not take much in the way of tweeking to get the thing looking right and going right. My last BSA was a '73 model Lightning 650.

@derf9465

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, my last was BSA was a racing bantam.

@lawts0908

2 жыл бұрын

Always loved the Yamaha XT & SR 500….just sayin. Pastiche? I don’tthink so…

@Gizmo095

2 жыл бұрын

Yamaha xt 500, what a bike 👌👌

@dave6467

2 жыл бұрын

gouri487. Honda CB250 RS, Yamaha XT500 & SR500, Suzuki SP400, Suzuki DR650, to name just a handful. These were all excellent singles and were modern when they were released. Yet you use the words plodding-pastiche to decribes previous manufacturer's efforts. There's only one pastiche in this story and it's the one in the video.

@robjamescapel8891

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the radiator spoils it for me.

"Joe Lucas, the prince of darkness" unexpectedly made me laugh out loud

Mi fa veramente piacere vedere risorgere un marchio importantissimo nel settore Motociclette , giusto ieri , con mia moglie ne elogiavo i fasti guardando Grantchester in tv . Bella presentazione di Frank ...un Mito !

My dad had one when I was a kid and I fell in love with BSA

I really like this and if there was a 56BHP version I would definately have a test ride with a view to buying one.

Nice looking machine, good concept, a new Goldie for modern times. Looking forward to road testing results. Missing my Hyde 1000cc Rocket 3 mk2 now.

All the comments about "I'm so happy BSA is back" crack me up. BSA, the motorcycle company, isn't back. The name is back, bought by an Indian company. That's not to say that it couldn't be a very good bike, but BSA as we knew it isn't back and never will be. Perhaps if Mahindra sells a ton of these they will use some of their profits to buy the Vincent name, or maybe Brough Superior?

@racheltaylor6578

Ай бұрын

Brough Superior is in still in production.Shows you how much you know.

@barryervin8536

Ай бұрын

@@racheltaylor6578 There is a motorcycle being sold under the name "Brough Superior". It has no actual connection to the old Brough company and nothing in common with the old Brough Superior. Like the new BSA, somebody bought rights to use the name and is using it on a completely new and different product. So, no, the Brough Superior is not "still in production". A machine is a physical thing, a name is just a word. That's why we now have Ford front wheel drive electric compact pickup trucks that say "Maverick" on the tailgate. The original Ford Maverick is not "back", or "still in production".

I thought hello he's going to moan like hell but he gave a lovely honest review. You can't be fairer than that.

It is fantastic to see you Frank

So happy to see him happy. Great looking bike.

Looks great all depends on the price to rival the royal Enfield 650

@critterIMHO

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I’ve been thinking about buying one of the Enfield twins, but if the price is right, this may pull me away.

@jayasurya5211

2 жыл бұрын

Price approximately 5 lack and above

@A65Bill

2 жыл бұрын

Is it really about price? Is that the best way to choose a bike?

@johnterry804

2 жыл бұрын

@@A65Bill Of course it’s not all about price? But the royal Enfield interceptor 650 is so good for its price! Would people buy the BSA if it’s price is 2-2.5 thousand over the Enfield?? If it’s near the royal Enfield price? Then for me it depends how it rides, and if you prefer a big single or the twin! It’s being made in India same as Enfield and the build quality looks about the same! I will be test riding one ASAP

@kanekiken2002

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnterry804 I have heard somewhere that it will be priced around ₹4,00,000 to ₹4,50,000. RE Interceptor 650 costs ₹3,00,000 to ₹3,75,000 here in India. They said BSA's price will be little higher because it will be made in UK. But still the price is not confirmed tho.

best review ever among all the other bsa reviews

Frank Melling is a terrific gentleman. The BSA Gold Star looks the part...nice job.

they don't even have a web site - I would be very worried about dealer support and back up. I owned an MV Agusta once and that was difficult enough ! If I was in the market for a modern classic, then for me it would have to be Triumph.

@jackdale9831

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Sleaz: I think you'd maybe like the Enfield with the S&S 870cc Stroker kit. Enfield's in the major US cities, plus 870cc'll show your tail-light to many stockers. And the price of the Kit will cost, combined with purchase of the 650, like a stock-Triumph! Triumph$ are thousand$ more for No advantage other than the Name. Stu W did a Vid on Triumph tranny "issues", and Triumph just laid-off maybe a quarter of their Thai workforce! What's UP with that? I think if Triumph had two brain cells to rub-together, it'd use Prisoners to assemble them in Great Britain. Of course, I'd want the Chenai-Enfield plant to be moved back to Reddich, and have prisoners build them, there. I don't CARE who owns them. Prisoner-builds, because prisoners get very little money in wages here. I once met "Lal" {--1st CEO of Royal Enfield India}, and that A-H got angry @ me when I'd said I wanted RE to build a 650cc Single{--like the New Goldie}, as the bikers ride 80mph on the freeways of the US, and the 500 {and 535 } Bullet couldn't keep up and would Break down. Enfield later LEFT the 'States until the 650cc twin appeared! Enfeld Marketing back then, was SO STUPID, we had a dealer selling Bullets ONLY via credit-card! Of COURSE, they only lasted a year in Phoenix, Az. Mahindra is HUGE in the 'States--among the largest sellers of garden tractors. Rush Limbaugh sold them on his show before he died of Cancer. He should've gone to get treatment in Mexico, Austria, & Japan, as "traditional" Ca treatment wore him out & killed him, imho. Although Stage-4, if he'd gone non-traditional, he might be alive today. Just because you've got 3 corporate jets & can "afford" the Be$t doctors, doesn't mean the Docs are any "Good."

I like it.If BSA had evolved the bike back in the day,it would not be far off this.. If its priced near Royal Enfield money it will surely sell...

I suppose we will have to equate the cost, against the number of years, that the government allow us to ride it!

@michaelfirth1075

2 жыл бұрын

We should not allow any government to dictate.

@geoffers47

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelfirth1075 They already have legislation in place, to stop people demonstrating against their dictatorship.

@geoffers47

2 жыл бұрын

@Alfred Wedmore Hi Alfred. I fear at 74 years old, i will not be around to worry, and i guess the younger generations, will be content with their electric scooters!

@randersson3672

2 жыл бұрын

It's because YOU let them....time to stand up and stop this marxist takeover😏

@mael-strom9707

2 жыл бұрын

@@randersson3672 And THEY will still be getting around in their kerosene burning business jets and filthy fuel oil burning cruiser boats. 😣😆

Just love this Bike, I have just got to get one.

Well said Frank, it's plain to see your passion for BSA motorcycles and they are back! Happy days.

Nice to get a seal of approval from Frank Melling

In my small town in Indiana the bike of choice was the Harley the Triumph to BSA the Norton's real motorcycles. Before the Honda Suzuki Kawasaki invasion. Back in the 60s

Excellent video 👌🏽

Very nice, and yes, I think I would enjoy polishing it as well!

Frank Melling, inspired me to take up Motocross 👌🏻😎

Nice & whole hearted review. Awesome 650 cc single cylinder big bike. #MahindraBSA has now brought a true competitor to #RoyalEnfield 650 bikes. This gives choice to the customer & keeps the design evolving at a competitive price.

Luved the vid Frank; very well presented. Like the part where you mention ‘big fin” cylinder head. Not to keen on the fake push rod tunnel and I hate the radiator. That said, the bike looks awesome. Particularly like the clocks and tank. It’s a shame they have played the Gold Star card on a first bike; as it is easy to make comparisons with the original B group BSA’s; thus the Gold Star name has justification and significance. I have a RE Interceptor and Himalayan in my stable. Can’t compare the Goldie to an Interceptor, so I will have to wait to see what the press says about the ride. If a dealer is not too far away and the price isn’t stupid I’ll get a test ride and judge for myself the ride quality. Defo looking to get one at the moment though.

Nice bike. Looking forward to getting close to one.

I think a lot of Indians are prouder of British heritage than many Brits, especially some of the latest crop. The Goldie was rightly revered as a very special bike and I think this one is a tribute to it rather than a modern replica.

Never was turned on by buzzy hyper liter bikes. I'll take a Gold Star!! Elegant!

This has got 40Ft Lbs of Torque my Bonneville SE has 50, give me 50 and I'm in. I'm thinking of buying it anyway as a second bike I love the looks so much.

"Apparently these lights work regularly" 🤣👏He's a character, this bloke😀👍

I presume by other modern British bikes he's having to go at DOT or CCM who's doing something completely different, and didn't need to be said. The BSA is a nice machine and a good homage, what isn't impressing me is how everyone is keeping the price a secret!!!

@MotoTingle

2 жыл бұрын

The pricing just has not been confirmed until their dealer network is established. All manufacturers do this. You’ll pricing in February it’s expected.

@barnsleybiker5441

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoTingle Thanks for taking the time to reply, In the vast global world of manufacture 60 days is nothing. Everything is already planned, or it should be. This isn't some cheapo, fly by night, let's build it in a shed at the bottom of the garden manufacturer. It's only 60 days to February.

@MotoTingle

2 жыл бұрын

@@barnsleybiker5441 Agreed

Good words, Frank. I love it too !

Had my first big bike, the 650 Lightning and it was great. Yes, I had to look twice to see it wasn't a period bike. The moderator did well except the smacking sound he made often. Overall I would own one for old time sake.

One thing for sure, I bet it starts easier than the old DBD34 with 1 1/2” GP carb and magneto ignition. They were almost impossible without a run and bump. I wonder if the new Goldie has got that famous “twitter” on the over-run. Old time bikers will know what I’m talking about.

Nice review Frank

A new take on the Goldie but pure original Frank !

I really really like the look of these looks fabulous for a modern bike.

It looks beautiful, fantastic job. These guys have got there fingers on the pulse. Keep them coming.

@ 01:06 Hashish is a great name for an Indian Chief Exec, bet he`s really laid-back. Hopefully his team will build an Easy Rider chopper next....

@jackdale9831

2 жыл бұрын

LOL!

56hp unrestricted version. Nice 👍

Had a friend who had an original Gold Star 500 from the early 70s. It was an interesting bike, but not 9ne on which I would want to cruise cross country. Nice and torquey, it was fine around town. I much preferred it to the Triumph Bonneville 650 he had before it. The BSA seemed more solid whereas the Bonneville seemed more like a flexible flyer.

Two heavy and should have persevered with developing a performance air cooled engine instead of a water cooled lump therefore eliminating the obvious styling compromises. BSA in name only and that is what will be its biggest attraction.

@LemonDrizzleGang

2 жыл бұрын

Euro 5 unfortunately

I've always wanted a clubmans DBD34 & when I heard about these new BSAs my initial reaction was it would be akin to buying a fake Rolex. But having seen reviews such as this one, I've changed my mind. Sure, there will be jibes about it being a Bengal Small Arms bike, but I'd be happy to own one. Hurry up & launch them in Australia!

@Free_Ranger_CT110

2 жыл бұрын

@Alfred Wedmore or need to slip the clutch under 30mph due to crazy tall first gear.

@Free_Ranger_CT110

2 жыл бұрын

@Alfred Wedmore yes, there's a reason why the cub series has sold in the tens of millions.

@dv9239

2 жыл бұрын

Bharat Small Arms

I used to own a BSA BB34 in racing trim, a predecessor of the DBD34 Gold Star. My present motorbike is a Triumph Bonneville 2010 Special Edition. I would definitely like to own the BSA in the video.

There's another guy on here that rips this thing to bits. Mainly because it's not an exact clone. But I really like it! It catches the spirit of the original. I've had a lot of BSA's over the years. And I'd buy this in a heartbeat! I was dead set on a new Enfield 350.... till I saw this. Bring it! I'll but money down tomorrow! Seriously!

I'm glad BSA is back in the running. But I'm skeptical of a 650 single. I'll check in a few months after people braver than me have purchased them and gave them a good run.

I loved your review. So glad you did not pee on the clutch! LOL

As a T120 owner these last 5 years I am very interested in this machine. One of my gripes complaint with the Triumph is the inadequacy of the mudguards among a few other things which I have done my best to rectify it is almost as I want it . But like this BSA which holds much promise , why the awful seam which point downward on the tank? It is just looks cheapo and surely is not a great cost factor to do properly. Sorry to be a moaner I am sure it will do well, oh and while they are at it remove that false pushrod tunnel as well . I will definitely get a test ride.

essa moto é linda e com certeza muito boa também se for vendida no Brazil quero comprar uma.

OG biker.. Huge respect Mr. Frank

It's in a mild state of tune, 56bhp would make it a nicer bike, I'm sure. 90+bhp would make it very, very fragile.

@mowler8042

2 жыл бұрын

If it was my old Triumph Bonneville from 1976 I would agree but this new one should be fine with 90HP its really not that much I have a R9T with 110HP and I find it quite mellow.

@mowler8042

2 жыл бұрын

@Alfred Wedmore who knows maybe they have a bigger cylinder they throw on it would like to see an 800 single...

@Trigsbroom

2 жыл бұрын

@@mowler8042 singles have big disadvantages when compared to multis, I'd say that 500cc is optimum, increasing capacity doesn't necessarily increase power, and at 650cc, it's already being built for low down torque rather than peak power.

@mowler8042

2 жыл бұрын

@@Trigsbroom just watching Suzuki DR800 vids...seems to work fine

@Trigsbroom

2 жыл бұрын

@@mowler8042 DR800 works fine as a trail bike, but it's too big to be tunable, it's a very soft, torquey motor. In racing it is not competitive against 450's.

Still have not worked out if he would buy one!!!!!!!! I had a DB34 back in the late 60’s And 70’s, I loved it. Should have found a way to keep it, but times were hard in the 70’s.

whats un capped power output?

Conclusion: It's an overly emphasised lip smackingly good motorcycle.

I believe I’d like one for bumping about town or a nice weekend ride to the Texas hill country.

Too much of a pastiche of the old bike, seems like a lifestyle trinket....... The original gold star was the best bike at the time, and this is just a retro marketing ploy

Read your book Frank Penguin in a Sparrow’s Nest, very interesting read. There is a bit when you go to Small Heath and they are building the Ariel 3, am I correct in thinking that BSA was building the moped on what had been the Rocket 3 line and so hampering production? If so it would tie in with something Bert Hopwood said about production issues with the Rocket 3?

Does anyone know are they also available with gear lever on the right and brake pedal on the left?

I just wonder if we will be able to buy it and what it will cost in Australia as I would buy one in a heartbeat and Im 74.

If it goes anything like it looks, BSA have a winner on their hands here.

"DBD34's grand child"..!! love it.

Looks good. But does it also drive well? Is it well processed? Is the supply of spare parts assured? Will there be enough qualified dealers? Questions about questions

@panayiszambellis2928

2 жыл бұрын

rotax derived engine they do aircraft stuff

@jackdale9831

2 жыл бұрын

If the engine's Rotax-derived, you will NOT have a problem getting spares! A New/existing "Goldie" club will be formed in Britain, and they'll have a "Spares-scheme" started, PLUS you could buy John Fitch's "One-off" and get Spares, because of the increasing proliferation of Metallic-substrate "3-D" replicated parts. Want a titanium connecting-rod? 12 firms in the US can do it now, with others in Britain, France, & Germany. What Penske does daily for his racing teams, can be done, soon, in your neighborhood, by a "parts Hobbyist."

I don’t know why but it looks better then an Enfield, all metal great colour and a fabulous exhaust sound.

So far I have not been able to find a clip with the Enginesound :-(

Legend 👌

What a cracking bike will be getting another lottery ticket for the weekend as I'd like one of those,, can't wait for the test ride's ,, bigger garage needed ☘️☘️☘️😃☘️ from northern Ireland 🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅

This bike screams modification! Once it’s made less lean I’d bet it would be a nice perky bike. Hope they come to the U.S. And hope it’s priced right with a good warranty. What a neet bike to add to the stable….

@PhilipKerry

2 жыл бұрын

People who take an absolutely stunning bike with a classic look and "modify " it should have their Motorcycle Licence rescinded ...........,..,..,...

@drsuzuki6506

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhilipKerry I think he was talking about power modifications. Nothing sacrilegious about that.

@chandreshrevankar316

2 жыл бұрын

It will be surely cmg ....as mahindra is already in US..... BSA is owned by mahindra.....it will be priced around $4000 to $5000 ......has to be lower than royal enfield 650 twin

@jackdale9831

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhilipKerry Never ridden a 270-degree, 920cc Norton have ya?

@PhilipKerry

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackdale9831 Pray tell me Jack what has that got to do with modifying Classic Bikes ??