Choose the level of cover you require for your BSA bike from comprehensive, third party fire and theft, or third party only. Whichever level you opt for you will have access to a 24/7 claim notification line should you ever need to make a claim, as well as up to 90 days’ worth of cover across the EU** – which could prove invaluable if you’re a regular traveller across Europe.
To get your quote from Devitt you will need to provide us with a few details, such as security for your bike, your location and occupation, mileage, driving habits and whether you have any no claims bonus. We’ll also need to know about any convictions within the last 5 years.
You can get a quote online right now, or give our friendly team of agents a call and they’ll give you a quote for your BSA over the phone on 0345 872 3614.
*One use per customer. Promotion valid until 31/03/2027 and must be used within six months from date of issue. Full terms and conditions can be found here: 10% discount code for Sportsbikeshop with Devitt.
**Up to 90 days EU cover is included in all our motorcycle policies. Please see your policy documents full details.
The birth of Birmingham Small Arms Motorcycles
BSA Motorcycles (part of the Birmingham Small Arms industrial group) was one of the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer in the 1950s, purchasing Triumph and Ariel motorcycles. One in four motorbikes sold carried the BSA badge at this time
In 1884 Birmingham Small Arms began building bicycles, after over 30 years producing rifles. They progressed into motorised bicycles 1903, with the first motorcycle launch in 1910 and went from strength to strength. As with many motorcycle manufacturers they had expansive growth during and after the two world wars, but in 1946 they launched their BSA A7, their own 500 vertical twin engine. This developed into the BSA Gold Star.
Trials and Tribulations
The BSA Gold Star was their champion motorcycle, it was selling rapidly and winning races and supporting growth – however by the mid-1950s BSA were knocked off the top spot which may be attributed to the discontinuation of their Gold Star and a redesign of their A7 and A10 models, three moves which proved unpopular.
Not long after the 1968 launch of the BSA Bantam which was criticised for its outdated look, business took a downward turn and 1971 was the last year of production for most of their motorcycles.
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What are the different types of BSA motorcycle?
There are a few different types of BSA motorcycles including…
Gold Star – BSA’s superstar! They were hand-built and one of the fastest motorcycles in the world during the 50s; they dominated the TT.
A7 – BSA’s first vertical twin engine, replaced by the A50 in 1963.
A50 – The A7’s replacement in 1963, but sales didn’t see the same success
A10 – 646cc Vertical Twin, it was replaced in in 1965 by the A65 (which never sold as well as the A10).
Rocket 3 – BSA’s three cylinder superbike was outshone by Honda’s 750.
Bantam – BSA’s commuter bike, now a classic, it was criticised in its day for looking too dated.
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