BSA Empire Star 500 (1936 - 1940) Description & History: BSA introduced the Empire Star in 1936, a bike available in two sizes, the 350cc R5 and 500cc Q8 models. These bikes prepared the road for the legendary Gold Star.
BSA Empire Star 500 1936 - 1940 Full Specifications:Brand: BSA, Model: Star, Type: Empire Star 1936, Name Year: Empire Star 500 1936 - 1940, Engine Type: twin cylinder, two stroke, Displacement: 496 cm3, Bore Xstroke: -, Compression: -, Horsepower: 18(24)/ KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: -, Fuel System: Carburetor, Gearbox: 3 Speed, Clutch: -, Primary Drive: -, Final Drive: Chain, Frame: -, Front Suspension: -, Rear Suspension: -, Front Brake: Drum, Rear Brake: Drum, Length: -, Width: -, Seat Height: -, Wellbase: -, Ground Clearance: -, Weight: -, Fuel Capacity: -, Tyres Front: -, Tyres Rear: -.