The BSA B50 was produced in 3 different variants – the SS (Street Scrambler), T (Victor Trail), and the MX (Motocross) that you see in front of you today. Designed to compete off-road, the MX was built between ’71 and ’73, though some were also rebadged and offered as the Triumph TR5MX after BSA went out of business.
This example has some surface scratches but it’s claimed to run and sound great, having spent the last 40 years(!) in display in a private collection. Though everything is said to be original, the bike had new seals and gaskets installed in 2012. Find this B50MX for sale in Huntington Beach, California with bidding up to $4,300 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay.
This bike was the end of the line for BSA Singles. They had offered 250's, 350's the famous 441 and finally the 500cc B50. B50's had an extensive racing history, setting records at the Isle of Man, and winning endurance races in the UK at Thruxton and Mallory Park and…
BSA made 3 different versions of the B50 - you can probably guess what the B50MX was for. It was offered starting in 1971 for off-road competition, but within a couple of years BSA was dead and some remaining stock was sold off as the Triumph TR5MX. Expect 34 horsepower…
Post Sale Update - After 12 bids on eBay, this BSA sold for $7,101 on eBay. BSA made 3 different versions of the B50 - you can probably guess what the B50MX was for. It was offered starting in 1971 for off-road competition, but within a couple of years BSA…