BSA 1931 models
Model |
Description |
Remarks |
2.49 h.p. O.H.V. B31-1 |
B31-1 or 2.49 h.p. S.V. This was bottom of the market model for this year. |
black frame, green petrol tank. Instrument panel in tank when supplied with electric lighting. |
2.49 h.p. B31-2 |
B31-2 or 2.49 h.p. O.H.V. a basic overhead valve model. |
black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with green panel on top. Instrument panel on the handlebars. |
2.49 h.p. O.H.V. B31-3 |
B31-3 or 2.49 h.p. O.H.V. de Luxe the de Luxe model 249cc overhead valve model with a chrome plated petrol tank with two level tap with an oil pressure gauge in the petrol tank. Also a stronger frame and front fork and hinged rear mudguard of deeper section. Optionally available with specially tuned engine. |
black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with green panel on top, oil pressure gauge in petrol tank and an instrument panel on the handlebars. |
3.49 h.p. L31-4 |
L32-4 de Luxe or 3.49 h.p. de Luxe. The basic 349cc sidevalve model. |
black frame, green petrol tank. |
3.49 h.p. de Luxe L31-5 |
L31-5 de Luxe or 3.49 h.p. de Luxe. The de Luxe 349cc SV model. |
black frame, green petrol tank and an instrument panel on top of the handlebars. |
3.49 h.p. O.H.V. de Luxe L31-6 |
L31-6 or 3.49 h.p. O.H.V. de Luxe.
The 349cc OHV machine for the sporting rider. |
black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with green top panel, an instrument panel on the handlebars and a twinport head. |
4.93 h.p. S31-7 |
S31-7 or 4.93 h.p.
The standard model Sloper with 5.5" front brake and 7" rear brake. |
black frame, green petrol tank. |
5.57 h.p. de Luxe H31-8 |
H31-8 or 5.57 h.p. de Luxe
The standard model SV Sloper. |
black frame, green petrol tank. |
4.93 h.p. O.H.V. S31-9 |
S31-9 or 4.93 h.p. O.H.V.
The 493cc twinport sloper with 5.5" front brake and 7" rear brake. |
black frame, green petrol tank, two exhaust pipes. |
4.93 h.p. O.H.V. de Luxe S31-10 |
S31-10 de Luxe or 4.93 h.p. O.H.V. de Luxe. The de Luxe version of the famous 493cc OHV models of the Sloper family. |
black frame, chrome plated petrol tank with green top panel and an instrument panel on the handlebars. Optionally available with specially tuned engine. |
7.70 h.p. E31-11 |
E31-11 or 7.70 h.p. The SV 770cc model E V-twin. |
black frame, green petrol tank and an instrument panel on the handlebars. |
9.86 h.p. W.T. G31-12 |
G31-11 or 9.86 h.p. W.T. The 986cc sidevalve V-twin with total loss lubrication. |
black frame, green petrol tank and an instrument panel on the handlebars. |