Manufacturer | BSA |
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Production | 1936–1939 |
Class | Standard |
Engine | 249 cc (15.2 cu in) 348 cc (21.2 cu in) 496 cc (30.3 cu in) single cylinder 4 stroke |
Bore / stroke | 60 mm × 88 mm (2.4 in × 3.5 in) 71 mm × 88 mm (2.8 in × 3.5 in) 82 mm × 94 mm (3.2 in × 3.7 in) |
Transmission | 4 speed, chain |
The Empire Star was a standard motorcycle made by BSA at their factory in Small Heath, Birmingham. Named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V of the United Kingdom[1] and advertised as The Masterpiece of the Industry,[2] the Empire Star range was produced between 1936 and 1939, when it was developed into the BSA Gold Star and World War II stopped production.[1]