This blog started when I owned and MZ Skorpion Traveller and a bike magazine dismissed it with the phrase 'you can't tour on a single'. The Skorpion's gone and I now have a Triumph Bonneville, but I can't be bothered changing the title of the blog!
Friday, 25 January 2013
Friday bike
BSA Tempest prototype
This was built in 2003 by BSA-Regal (former MZ importer) and featured a Rhind-Tutt Wasp engine, (1000cc twin designed for sidecar motocross). Interesting looking bike, but it never reached production.
I saw that article and though that it looked like a fresh new start. Pity it didn't get off the ground like others before it; Fury/Bandit, MC-1, Triumph Quadrent, Norton Tri-lastic.
It is a true shame that this never made it to production. Looking at the retro trends that have come to us since 2003, I think it could have revived the BSA name. It seems that buyers want this type of pure motorcycle, Triumph has boomed and Royal Enfield are still thriving. I wonder where this bike is now?
I remember reading about that one in the magazines. Looked like a promising prototype.
ReplyDeleteI saw that article and though that it looked like a fresh new start. Pity it didn't get off the ground like others before it; Fury/Bandit, MC-1, Triumph Quadrent, Norton Tri-lastic.
ReplyDeleteIt is a true shame that this never made it to production. Looking at the retro trends that have come to us since 2003, I think it could have revived the BSA name. It seems that buyers want this type of pure motorcycle, Triumph has boomed and Royal Enfield are still thriving. I wonder where this bike is now?
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