At the age of 12 Bruno Rossati began working eleven hour days.
"Now, approaching 91, I find myself reminiscing about my youth, still riding my motorcycle every day.
Letter re Ladetto
This is the USA version similar to the RGS model released in Europe! For differences in USA and UK versions, see the following:
RGS Rear fender differences - BSA Motorcycles Since 1950 by Steve Wilson, p.124.
1958 Road Rocket Gold Star - BSA - The Complete Story by Owen Wright, p. 116.