Did you know the BSA Gold Star got its name from a speed award?
The Gold Star is one of the most famous names in British motorcycling, but many enthusiasts don't know where the name came from.
In the 1930s, BSA awarded a Gold Star badge to riders who completed a lap of the famous Brooklands circuit at over 100 mph.
The achievement was a remarkable feat at the time and quickly became associated with performance and prestige.
BSA later used the Gold Star name on a range of motorcycles that would become some of the most admired British bikes ever built.
Today, the Gold Star remains one of the most recognisable names in motorcycle history.
Did you already know where the Gold Star name came from?