A 646cc parallel twin, the BSA Golden Flash was the predecessor of the Super Rocket. It was available in black and chrome, but also in the gold paint scheme shown here that led to the distinctive name. Oddly enough, the gold color (called Polychromatic Golden Beige) wasn’t an option for home-market British customers.
The Golden Flash was introduced in 1949, and was available with a rigid rear or a plunger suspension. It wasn’t designed to be a sport bike, but it was still fast compared to the competition. It could top 100 miles per hour and knock out a sub 16-second quarter mile. This example (VIN: GA7 17468) has 310 miles on a rebuilt engine which has been bored out. Other restored parts include the dynamo, magneto, and Smith’s speedometer.
Find this Golden Flash for sale in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada for approximately $5,300 here on Robin’s Classic Motorcycles
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