1961 BSA Gold Star Clubman
1961 BSA GOLD STAR CLUBMAN
While the BSA Gold Star was famous for its off-road and desert-racing prowess, when properly fitted out, they also made excellent road-racing machines, on par the a Norton Manx. The Clubman edition got a 36mm bellmouth Amal Grand Prix carburetor, hotter cam and timing, higher compression, a freer-flowing exhaust, better brakes and road tires, along with lightweight alloy fenders, low handlebars and an optional ‘bum-stop’ seat. They were good for 110 mph right out of the box! Street-legal versions were basically factory cafe racers, with rear-set pegs and low bars.
1961 BSA Gold Star Clubman SPECIFICATIONS
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Model designation Engine type Displacement Bore & Stroke Compression ratio Fuel system Ignition system Lubrication system Engine output Primary drive Clutch Gearbox Final drive Wheelbase Seat height Frame type Suspension, front Suspension, rear Brake, front Brake, rear Wheel, front Wheel, rear Tire, front Tire, rear Fuel capacity Dry weight Top speed |
1961 BSA B34 Gold Star Clubman Air-cooled OHV single cylinder 499cc / 30.5 ci 85mm X 88mm 8.0:1 1 – 36mm bellmouth Amal GP carburetor Lucas magdyno, 6-volt Dry sump w/remote oil tank, 3 pint cap. 38 hp @ 7000 rpm Chain Multi-plate, wet 4-speed constant mesh, right-foot shifting Chain 56.0″ / 1400mm 30.5″ / 770mm Steel tube, full cradle Telescopic fork, hydraulic damping Swing arm w/2 Girling dampers 8.0″ SLS drum 7.0″ SLS drum WM3 X 19″ WM3 X 19″ 3.00″ X 19″ 3.50″ X 19″ 4.8 US gal / 18.0 L 384 lbs / 171 kg 110 mph / 177 km/h |