The last large unit-construction single from Birmingham Small Arms, the BSA Victor Trail was specifically designed for the US, which was experiencing a surge in the popularity of trail riding. BSA took parts that they were using in the Street Scrambler and Moto Cross versions of the B50T to create the Victor Trail.
The engine was a 499cc single that produced 34 horsepower and 28 pound-feet of torque. It had a four-speed transmission and BSA advertised it as the world’s first 500cc trail bike. It had new telescopic front forks, 3-way adjustable Girling shocks, double shoe brakes, and an oil-in-frame design.
This specific BSA Victor Trail (VIN: HE15247) has been dry stored since 1986. There’s some pitting and rust, and while it’s in ‘great condition’ the seller says it will need a full restoration.
Find this BSA Victor Trail for sale in Carrolton, Ohio with an opening bid of $1,000 here on eBay.
When BSA released the B50 series of bikes in 1971, they ruffled some feathers by calling the Street Scrambler variant the "Gold Star". The other two options were the Victor Trail dual sport and the B50MX, which was a pure off-roader. This "Gold Star" was based off the B50s 500cc…
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…
Post-Sale Update: This BSA Victor 441 sold for $7,300 after 14 bids on eBay. In the early 60's, BSA's race team was developing a large single in the hopes of winning the 500cc world motocross championship. A 441cc engine ended up being the ticket, which helped BSA capture the 500cc…
