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Rocket Gold Star Replica

A 1960 BSA A10R Super Rocket engine in a 1960 BSA B33 (500cc) frame, built in the style of the famous Rocket Gold Star.

1960 BSA Rocket Gold Star Replica

About the bike

1960 BSA Rocket Gold Star Replica

The BSA Rocket Gold Star (RGS) was a 646 cc (39.4 cu in) air-cooled parallel twin motorcycle produced by Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) at Small Heath, Birmingham. Launched in February 1962, it was one of the final range of A10 twins, using a tuned A10 Super Rocket engine in the double-downtube Gold Star frame.

My RGS Replica is actually a 1960 BSA A10R Super Rocket engine in a 1960 BSA B33 (500cc) frame.

The story

Rocket Gold Star background

The BSA Rocket Gold Star (RGS) was a 646 cc (39.4 cu in) air-cooled parallel twin motorcycle produced by Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) at Small Heath, Birmingham. Launched in February 1962, it was one of the final range of A10 twins, using a tuned A10 Super Rocket engine in the double-downtube Gold Star frame.

My RGS Replica is actually a 1960 BSA A10R Super Rocket engine in a 1960 BSA B33 (500cc) frame.

Photographs

The Rocket Gold Star Replica

Video

The BSA Rocket Gold Star Replica

Video of the 1960 BSA Rocket Gold Star Replica.