Registration No: UCA946D
Frame No: KF020930
MOT: Exempt

• Rare in the UK 90cc Disc Valve single
• Still fitted with its original tyres
• VJMCC dating letter and a V5C

Bridgestone is a Japanese company more famous for producing tyres, but between 1952 and 1970 they made a range of two-stroke motorcycles. Like many manufacturers, they initially made power-assisted bicycles but soon moved on to quite technically-advanced products that in some ways were ahead of their time. The impressive technical specification and quality materials used resulted in the machines being more expensive compared to other manufacturers’, with most of the output going to the USA. Production was stopped in 1970 when it was rumoured that the other Japanese manufacturers threatened to stop buying tyres from Bridgestone if they continued to be seen as opposition. Very few bikes came to Britain so they are a rare sight at vintage events and rarely come on the market.
This Bridgestone BS90 Deluxe, being offered at no reserve, is presented in very original condition with the speedometer showing a credible 2,398 miles and still wearing what looks to be its first set of tyres. Unusually, Bridgestone had a third identification number as well as the normal frame and engine numbers, this example’s 'Serial Plate No.' being 17G011618. The vendor has had it running with a view to undertaking a full restoration at a later date but has now decided to move it on. Bridgestones are few and far between and always make an interesting project. Supplied with a VJMC dating letter and a current V5C.
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