MEXICAN 500 MACHINE: BSA HORNET DESERT SLED

Introduced in 1964, the BSA Spitfire Hornet was destined to become an icon of California desert racing. While the sooty streets of industrial England may seem a long way from the alkali sands of the American Southwest, the Birmingham Small Arms Company was listening to their American riders and dealers, who wanted a stripped-down, higher performance version of their 650 twin for desert racing and flat track… read more >