Extremely rare & authentic prototype BSA 350 cc Fury SS DOHC = Double overhead camshaft. One od only 5 existing models in the world, the only one with a complete engine ovarhaul in excellent working order. Here’s a unique opportunity to acquire an important piece of British post war motorcycle history and the last authentic running BSA Fury SS prototype in the world.

Partially restored and with a known history and in perfect working order and now available in France.

This vehicle is available immediately. The price includes all European Union taxes and commissions.

History


Towards the end of the 60’s, the British motorcycle industry was in decline under the assault on the market of Japanese bikes in particular by the Honda 450cc DOHC. In an attempt to stem this tide BSA & Triumph management planned the development and sale of a motorcycle which could compete in the marketplace against the Japanese bikes. Thus the BSA Fury & Triumph Bandit were born. Essentially the same bike which were badged under their respective brands..

At the start of 1971, the BSA factory in Birmingham found itself in difficulty with both labour disputes and financial problems and terminated the development of the prototypes and the XD5 was left in a corner of the factory. The plan to commercialise the model abandoned the model never entered production.

At the start of 1974 Allan Clews, owner of CCM (French off-road motorcycle builder) and BSA customer, acquired the prototype which was just a few months later purchased by a French dealer who conserved the bike for the next 37 years. The motorcycle was used in France with trade plates covering approximately 6 000 miles without incident) and in 2007, upon our request the owner had the partially restored. Now refreshed the bike is in perfect working order.

Technical Characteristics BSA E35 Fury

• 349cc DOHC twin
• bore x stroke 63 x 56 mm
• wet multiplate clutch / five speed gearbox
• tubular steel, double cradle frame
• 34 hp @ 9,000 rpm
• fuel capacity 11,.4 L
• dry weight 156 kg