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'''BSA''' have been producing motorbikes since 1910 to date. | '''BSA''' have been producing motorbikes since 1910 to date. | ||
* 1861 Founded to make mass-produced guns, the initials stood for [[Birmingham Small Arms]] | * 1861 Founded to make mass-produced guns, the initials stood for [[Birmingham Small Arms]]. | ||
* 1880 Bicycle manufacture led to supply of parts to motorcycle trade | |||
* 1904 Parts could be used by other firms to produce machines using [[Minerva]] engines | * 1880 Bicycle manufacture led to supply of parts to motorcycle trade. | ||
* 1904 Parts could be used by other firms to produce machines using [[Minerva]] engines. | |||
* 1910 Entry into market with single model that remained as standard - reflecting quality of materials and design. First model had vertically-mounted 3.5hp engine, chain-driven magneto, sprung forks and excellent fininsh. A TT rear-hub, two-speed model was soon added. | * 1910 Entry into market with single model that remained as standard - reflecting quality of materials and design. First model had vertically-mounted 3.5hp engine, chain-driven magneto, sprung forks and excellent fininsh. A TT rear-hub, two-speed model was soon added. | ||
* 1914 Model H produced, with 4.25hp sidecar, all-chain drive and three-speed geatbox. The belt-final drive, model K was then added. | * 1914 Model H produced, with 4.25hp sidecar, all-chain drive and three-speed geatbox. The belt-final drive, model K was then added. | ||
* 1920 Model E 771cc V-twin introduced. Lasting for two decades, this model had a three-speed gearbox and and all-chain drive. | * 1920 Model E 771cc V-twin introduced. Lasting for two decades, this model had a three-speed gearbox and and all-chain drive. | ||
* 1921 The 3.5 model dropped and alloy chaincases introduced, adding style to the machines. The Senior TT bikes were all retired that year, preventing race participation some time. | * 1921 The 3.5 model dropped and alloy chaincases introduced, adding style to the machines. The Senior TT bikes were all retired that year, preventing race participation some time. | ||
* 1922 Addition of the V-twin, 985cc, model F | |||
* 1923 Appeance of two new singles - the 348cc model L and the 493cc model S | * 1922 Addition of the V-twin, 985cc, model F. | ||
* 1924 The V-twin model F of 1922 became the model G | |||
* 1923 Appeance of two new singles - the 348cc model L and the 493cc model S. | |||
* 1924 The V-twin model F of 1922 became the model G. | |||
Revision as of 17:05, 19 March 2007
BSA have been producing motorbikes since 1910 to date.
- 1861 Founded to make mass-produced guns, the initials stood for Birmingham Small Arms.
- 1880 Bicycle manufacture led to supply of parts to motorcycle trade.
- 1904 Parts could be used by other firms to produce machines using Minerva engines.
- 1910 Entry into market with single model that remained as standard - reflecting quality of materials and design. First model had vertically-mounted 3.5hp engine, chain-driven magneto, sprung forks and excellent fininsh. A TT rear-hub, two-speed model was soon added.
- 1914 Model H produced, with 4.25hp sidecar, all-chain drive and three-speed geatbox. The belt-final drive, model K was then added.
- 1920 Model E 771cc V-twin introduced. Lasting for two decades, this model had a three-speed gearbox and and all-chain drive.
- 1921 The 3.5 model dropped and alloy chaincases introduced, adding style to the machines. The Senior TT bikes were all retired that year, preventing race participation some time.
- 1922 Addition of the V-twin, 985cc, model F.
- 1923 Appeance of two new singles - the 348cc model L and the 493cc model S.
- 1924 The V-twin model F of 1922 became the model G.