1959 BSA Super Rocket Racer

Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: GA7 85711
MOT: Exempt

• Excellent provenance with fascinating race history
• Equipped with numerous racing upgrades
• An ideal machine for classic parades

The twin-cylinder 646cc BSA Super Rocket was introduced in 1957, to compete with Triumph and Norton’s sporty offerings. Ridden by Cycle World magazine to 116mph, it fully deserved the “Rocket” appellation and was produced until 1963.

This 1959 model was purchased new by the vendor’s father in April, 1959, from H & L Motors in Cheltenham. Following an accident in 1962, the frame was replaced by Peter Hammond Motorcycles in Cirencester. After clocking up over 100,000 road miles, the bike was converted for racing in 1965, with period modifications including an RRT2 close-ratio gearbox, Amal monobloc carburettor and Eddie Dow front fork conversion. In 1969 the bike was exported to South Africa where it continued to be raced and was later restored. It was reimported in 2007 and subjected to inspection by the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club and the Vintage Motorcycle Club’s racing section, which awarded it identity certificates. Since returning, it has been fitted with a Bob Newby drive-belt. The engine was completely overhauled in 2014, with Thunder con-rods fitted. Since then, it has visited some British race circuits but has not covered more than 250 miles with the renewed engine. Having been in storage since 2014, some recommissioning will be required. It is offered with the 1959 buff logbook, import papers and its original six-spring clutch.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217