MAKE & MODEL: BSA Model S27

REGISTRATION: WU8880

YEAR: 1926

COLOUR: Green / White

ENGINE SIZE: 500 cc

CHASSIS NO: 6424

ENGINE NO: M11695

DOCUMENTS: V5C; Blue V5; greenlogbook; original buff logbook; invoices; Pre-restoration photograph from 1987.

The first motorcycles made by the Birmingham Small Arms Company in the early 1900s used proprietary engines such as the Belgian Minerva, and it was not until 1910 that the firm introduced a BSA designed and built machine. The first model to feature the marque's distinctive green and cream tank colours was a 499cc(3½hp) side-valve single, which was soon complemented by a 557cc (4¼hp) long-stroke version, built initially with single-speed belt drive transmissionand later on with a three-speed countershaft gearbox in the case of the Model K, to which the Model H added chain final drive. BSA continued to offer a comprehensive range of side valve models in all capacities well into the 1920s,and despite the introduction of modern, overhead-valve models, such as the 'Sloper', to its line-up.

Featuring the altered frame, restyled fuel tank, larger front brake, and lower seating position - all new for the 1927 model year - this Model S27 was priced at £45 (without lamps and horn) when new. The machine was restored in the late 80’s early 90’s and runs and rides well. It has the added bonus of retaining its original registration number and only ever having had three owners from new

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