| Attribute | BSA A7 Shoting Star 1961 × | Norton International Model 30 1957 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1961 | 1957 |
| Make | BSA | Norton |
| Model | BSA A7 Shoting Star | Norton International Model 30 |
| Category | Naked bike | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Amal |
| Displacement (cm³) | 497 | 490 |
| Power (kw) | 14.4 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 66 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 72.6 | 100 |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Lucas magneto | - |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | - |
| Compression | 6.6:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydralic telescopic forks | - |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
| Frame type | Single cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
| Seat | - | Single spring-mounted |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,391 | 1,391 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 168 | 150 |