1970 BSA B44 Victor Special, 441 cc. Registration number SVR...

Hammer

£3,600

1970 BSA B44 Victor Special, 441 cc. Registration number SVR 540H. Frame number DB06673 B44VS. Engine number DB06673 B44VS.
In 1966 the Victor Enduro joined the world-beating Victor Grand Prix moto-crosser in BSA's extensive range of off-road models. Displacing 441cc, the Victor's power unit was developed directly from the works 420cc moto-cross engine, itself a distant cousin of the first of the line that had debuted in the humble C15 250 roadster back in 1958. Of rather less exotic specification than that of the Grand Prix, the Enduro's de-tuned engine employed a linered cylinder and the same camshaft as the SS80 roadster. The compression ratio was reduced, and the GP's battery-less ignition retained, while a 6-volt (later 12-volt) alternator supplied current to the lights. Instead of the Grand Prix's oil-in-frame chassis the Enduro employed that of the C15T trials bike. The front fork was of the new shuttle valve type developed for the moto-crosser, but front wheel diameter was down to 19" from the latter's 20". Renamed Victor Special for 1969, the model ceased production in 1970.
In 1969 the B44 Victor Enduro was revamped, gaining an 8" front brake, coil ignition, full lighting equipment and a new name: 'Victor Special'.
Made for export only, the Victor Special lasted for only a couple of years, disappearing when the BSA range was extensively revised in the autumn of 1970.
This matching numbers example was first registered with DVLA in 2014 by John Robinson, presumably an import from the USA. He undertook a recommissioning, starting in 2008, with general service items and a new front rim.
In 2014 our vendor bought it as a commission sale from Saddleworth Classic Motorcycles with a new MOT at 1 mile. In 2016 this had risen to 6 miles and when last tested in 2017 it was at 650 miles, (please note the current speedo records 486 miles).
A change in circumstances then meant it has been unused and it will require light recommissioning before use.
Sold with the V5C, old MOT's and various receipts.