1931

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This year BSA had 12 models lined up in the catalogue. All models could be supplied with acetylene or electric lights.
Also BSA had 4 sidecars models on offer.

 

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.