Kiwi Rider February 2022 Vol.1 | Page 84

WORDS & PHOTOS : RHYS JONES

BSA GOLD STAR

Twenty-one years ago a reborn Triumph company launched a new and revised Bonneville . It was a modern motorcycle , but with a distinctive 1960s look . Now a reborn BSA company is launching a 2022 BSA Gold Star . Again , this will be a modern motorcycle with a look inspired by the 1950s to 1960s . The fact that these iconic classic motorcycles are so admired that modern versions of them are in demand makes it obvious that classic designs are here to stay .

MODERN BSA GOLD STAR The 2022 BSA Gold Star ’ s 652cc , liquid-cooled ,
dual overhead cam , single cylinder engine ,
makes a claimed 45 horsepower at 6000rpm . It
The reborn 2022 BSA Gold Star ( right side )
AJS 1954 500cc twin
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