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BSA used the EICMA show in Milan to widen its Bantam range, unveiling two new 334cc models — the Bantam Bobber 350 and Bantam Scrambler 350 — plus a higher-spec Bobber SP. All three join the Bantam 350 roadster and are scheduled to reach dealers in 2027.
BSA’s lineup and timing
The new models share the same liquid-cooled, DOHC single-cylinder engine as the Bantam 350 roadster introduced in 2025. BSA has not announced UK prices for the Bobber or Scrambler; as a point of reference, the Bantam 350 is listed at £3,499 plus on-the-road fees, described by the company as an introductory price.
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Bantam Bobber 350
The Bobber is a single-seat design with a deliberately low riding position. Its seat height is a claimed 742 mm, 58 mm lower than the Bantam roadster’s 800 mm perch.
BSA quotes peak output at 27.8 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 19.5 lb·ft of torque at 6,000 rpm, sent through a six-speed gearbox. The standard chassis uses 41 mm telescopic front forks and a gas-charged rear monoshock with seven-step preload adjustment.
Wheel and brake spec includes a 100/90-18 front tire, 150/70-17 rear, a 320 mm front disc and a 240 mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS. Other figures: 1,500 mm wheelbase, a 13.2‑liter fuel tank and a claimed wet weight of 189 kg. Initial livery options start with red and gray.
Bobber SP
The SP (Special Parts) edition adds visual and component upgrades: dark chrome trim, gold 41 mm upside-down forks, 16‑inch spoked wheels and a color TFT instrument display. It runs beefier tires — 130/90-16 up front and 150/80-16 at the rear — but BSA says the engine, wheelbase, seat height and claimed weight remain the same as the standard Bobber.
Bantam Scrambler 350
BSA positions the Scrambler as a modern take on the company’s off-road heritage, citing inspiration from the 1966 BSA Bushman. The model uses a redesigned, lighter engine quoted at 28.6 bhp at 8,100 rpm and 22.1 lb·ft at 6,750 rpm, with gearing tuned to favor low- and mid-range torque.
The Scrambler rides on 36-spoke wheels — 19 inches front and 17 inches rear — shod with semi-knobbly tires. Front suspension is a gaitered telescopic fork with 150 mm of stroke; twin rear shocks provide five-step preload adjustment and about 130 mm of wheel travel. For context, the Bantam roadster has 135 mm of fork stroke and 100 mm at the rear.
Stopping power comes from a 320 mm floating front disc and a 240 mm rear disc with ABS. BSA lists a seat height of 812 mm, a 1,403 mm wheelbase, a 12.5‑liter tank and a claimed wet weight of 184 kg. Available colors at launch are black, green and grey.
Thunderbolt: colour and spec updates
One year after its first EICMA appearance, the Thunderbolt adventure model returned with new colorways — black and yellow, grey, or green and ivory — and an updated specification sheet. BSA now lists traction control and three ABS modes among its electronic aids.
Key dimensional and component revisions include a taller seat height of 830 mm (previously quoted at 815 mm), a slightly larger fuel tank at 16.5 liters (up from 15.5) and 43 mm upside-down forks instead of the earlier 41 mm units. Power figures on BSA’s latest sheet are given as 28.6 bhp at 8,100 rpm and 21.8 lb·ft at 6,750 rpm; the company characterizes these numbers as approximate and subject to confirmation.
The Thunderbolt is listed with a claimed wet weight of 202 kg, a 1,465 mm wheelbase and tire sizes of 90/90-21 front and 140/80-17 rear.
Colors, warranty and wider range
BSA has also refreshed hues across its range. The Scrambler 650 will add Deep Green, Black Chrome and Gloss Black for 2027 while retaining Victor Yellow. The Gold Star 650 picked up Birmingham Blue and Brooklands Black earlier this year. The Bantam 350 gains a new Mist Green shade, a reference to the original 1948 model.
All three new Bantam variants and other Euro 5+ models carry a three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty in BSA’s spec documentation.
BSA’s strategic message
Anupam Thareja, co‑founder of Classic Legends — the Mahindra Group company that owns BSA — framed the two new Bantams as different answers to the same brief. He described the Bobber as aimed at riders who want individual style, and the Scrambler as suited to those who prioritize exploration. Both, he said, are built on the firm’s best-selling Bantam 350 and are intended to broaden access to motorcycling as BSA expands its global lineup.
Industry response
Motorcycling press that has ridden the Bantam 350 generally praised its approachable character. One reviewer highlighted the roadster’s light weight, easy handling and strong value, suggesting those qualities make it a sensible platform for the new Bobber and Scrambler derivatives. Final judgment on price and value for the new models will have to wait until BSA confirms UK retail figures.
