• Sympathetically rebuilt around 1992

 • Matching chassis/engine numbers

 • Quickest 250 production bike at the time

In this truly immaculate BSA 250 Starfire, we have a fine slice of British motorcycling heritage. 

The last of BSA’s 250cc ‘singles’ (single cylinder engine / single cradle frame), the Starfire was a 247cc unit construction, air-cooled, OHV design, producing around 26bhp.

Designed primarily for the US market where off-road lightweight singles had become hugely popular, it was essentially an elderly design with a bigger carb, hotter cam and new, fashionable ‘traile’ styling. It enjoyed reasonable sales success following its introduction in 1967, before production ended in 1971.

It is important to keep classic motorcycles like this on the road and to encourage the next generation to continue to do so.

You can’t beat seeing a child waving or smiling at your classic two-wheeler as you pootle along and saying it’s cool and hoping they draw inspiration from it sometime in their future.

 • Only 858 miles since ’92 rebuild.

 • Dry-stored, dry-ridden.

 • V5 certificate in current keeper’s name.

This smart and very tidy BSA 250 Starfire was totally and sympathetically restored around 1992 following its re-import back from the States during 1991. 

Once fully restored, it was given its first UK registration and received its LWR 151H UK heritage plates.

The BSA was acquired by the current keeper in July 2020 and is now put up for auction to make way for a new acquisition of what is an evolving and eclectic collection of vehicles.

Accompanying the motorcycle will be the V5 Certificate in the current keeper’s name, a small file of relevant paperwork of servicing, parts and documents pertaining to provenance.

 • One of the finest examples to be found anywhere.

 • Handsomely presented in period red and black.

 • Smart, unblemished exterior.

The BSA 250 Starfire example offered here is one of the finest available anywhere in the country and is in all-round concourse condition. The striking red and black colour scheme offers an eye-catching contrast.

Both of the BSA badges were salvaged from either side of the fuel tank and redeployed for the restoration. The chrome works around the bike – including the mudguards, handlebars and light bezels present in showroom condition, including the wheel rims and wire spokes. 

The front wheel is shod with a brand new Vee Rubber tyre, while the rear wears a new Heidenau tyre.

At the front, the headlight lens is clear and the indicator lenses show no hint of fogging often associated with a vehicle of this age. The same may be said for the rear light lenses.

Climb aboard, grasp the handle bars and you’re transported back to the early 1970’s. If Mungo Jerry’s ‘In The Summertime’ was to become your earworm, our understanding would be complete!

 • Runs and rides as new.

 • Rarely used since 1992 rebuild.

At the photo location, this striking BSA250 Starfire was not fired up – but certainly not because it wouldn’t. 

We are assured by the current keeper that the bike is in fine mechanical condition with its brakes, engine, gearbox, clutch and running gear performing as well as their respective British engineers intended over fifty years ago.

Based in Small Heath, south east of the city centre, the Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) built its first motorcycle in 1910. 

One of the firm’s last machines, the BSA 250 Starfire was produced between 1967 and 1971. BSA’s doors were shuttered in 1972, the year after Dick Mann rode a 750cc BSA Rocket III to a win at Daytona Beach.

BSA aficionados are well catered-for with regular ride-outs up and down the country. 

In addition, membership to the BSA Owners Club UK (formed in 1958) is open to everyone with historic, current and future interest in the British marque scooter lifestyle and its members are as knowledgeable, helpful and enthusiastic as they come.