Close up view of this beautiful 1967 BSA A50 Royal Star 500cc Motorcycle.
The decision by Lucas in the late 1950s to switch production of the motorcycle electrical components (from magneto/dynamo systems to alternator/coil systems) forced British motorcycle manufacturers to completely redesign their engines. Triumph and BSA took the opportunity to move from pre-unit and semi-unit construction to full unit construction,), with the engine and gearbox together in an integrated casting.
At this same time, Bob Fearon, managing director, and general manager of BSA recognized the need for an updated look that built on the best features of the A10 but which would succeed in the potentially lucrative but competitive United States market. Working with Chief development engineer Burt Perrigo they developed the unit construction Star Twins. Launched in 1962 as the 500cc BSA A50 Star, the model was widely exported to the USA and Australia as well as becoming a top seller in the United Kingdom in the early 1960s.
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7 фев 2021
