WHAT IS IT?

BSA's last mainstream pre-unit twin.

GOOD POINTS?

The engine, the handling and the ride.

BAD POINTS?

The brakes wouldn't be great in a town and it's not quite as sporty as its rivals.

COST?

Project/ ‘That’ll never work’: £3000-£4000.

Oily rag runner/ ‘My dad had one like that’: £4500-£6000.

Concours/ ‘Use it? Not on those dirty roads’: £7000-£11,000.