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BSA B44 Victor Grand Prix

Make Model	BSA B44 Victor Grand Prix
Year	1965 - 68
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves
Capacity	441 cc / 26.9 cub in.
Bore x Stroke	79 x 90 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	11.4:1
Lubrication	Dry sump
Oil Capacity	2.4 L / 5.1 US pints
Carburetor	Amal
Exhaust	Single, stainless stee, high level
Ignition	Coil and magneto
Spark Plug	Champion N64Y, 0.20 in. gap
Starting	Kick start
Max Power	21.9 KW / 30 hp @ 6500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission	4-Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Overall Gear Ratios	1st 15.40 / 2nd 11.42 / 3rd 8.65 / 4th 6.97:1
Frame	Tubular steel, cradle
Steering Head Angle	63°
Front Suspension	Telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear Suspension	Swing arm, pivoted on bonded rubber bush, telescopic damper and coil spring
Front Brakes	7 in., drum
Rear Brakes	7 in., drum
Front Wheel	WM1-20
Rear Wheel	WM3-18
Front Tyre	3.00 x 20in.
Rear Tyre	4.00 x 18 in
Dimensions	Length: 2070 mm / 81.5 in. Width: 813 mm / 32 in.
Wheelbase	1349 mm / 53 in.
Ground Clearance	203 mm / 8 in.
Seat Height	813 mm / 32 in.
Dry Weight	116 kg / 255 lbs
Fuel Capacity	6.8 L / 1.8 US gal

In 1965 an off road motocross BSA B44 named the ‘’Victor’’ was launched at the Earls Court Show. Developed from scramblers used by Jeff Smith to win the 1964 and 1965 500cc World Championships, the model proved so popular that Victor Grand Prix and Victor Enduro models were developed, as well as a road-going version, the 1967 Victor Roadster. The Victor Grand Prix Scrambler had a displacement of 441cc, and the Enduro model was known as the 441 Victor in the United States. BSA began offering a road version, the B44VR Victor Roadster, in 1967. When that model was exported to U.S. dealers in 1968, the name was changed to the B44SS Shooting Star. The B44VS Victor Special was also successfully exported to the US between 1968 and 1970.

In 1968 the B44 became BSA's top export model. The good availability of spare parts and the relative simplicity of the single-cylinder engine meant that the surviving examples are easily restored to as-new condition.