All three new BSA bikes have same engines with the same displacement, but they differ in their specs, form factors and genres
Aiming to strengthen its presence in European markets, especially the UK, BSA Motorcycles has showcased three new bikes at EICMA 2026. The newly added Bantam Scrambler 350, Bantam Bobber 350 and what looks like the production-spec version of Thunderbolt 350. These will primarily target beginners, lifestyle riders and urban commuters.
These could be available in showrooms in European markets in 2027, although a specific launch date has not been revealed. It is not certain if these will be launched in India. BSA has also introduced new colour options for its existing bikes in Europe.
BSA Bantam Scrambler 350 – Key features, performance
This retro-styled bike is suitable for everyday urban commutes, while also having the capability for light off-roading. BSA Bantam Scrambler 350 has a circular headlamp, a raised front fender, fork gaiters and a circular instrument pod. Other key highlights include a classic fuel tank design, racing style side number plates and a slightly upswept exhaust. The bike uses a single piece seat with quilted stitching, which enhances the retro aesthetic.
Colour options include Black, Green and Grey. BSA Bantam Scrambler 350 has 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wire spoke wheels. These are paired with versatile knobby tyres capable of handling a variety of riding conditions. The bike has disc brakes at both ends, 320 mm at the front and 240 mm at the rear.
Seat height of 812 mm seems suitable for most applications. Kerb weight of the bike is 184 kg. Powering the BSA Bantam Scrambler 350 is a 334cc engine, which generates 29 hp and 30 Nm of torque. This unit is engineered for a more responsive throttle and delivers strong torque across the low and mid-range. This engine is relatively lightweight, helping improve the bike’s power to weight ratio.
BSA Bantam Bobber 350 – Key highlights
This bike has a circular headlamp, road biased tyres, a teardrop shaped fuel tank and a rider-only seat with quilted stitching. Other features include a wide handlebar, bar-end mirrors and a broad rear fender. Bantam Bobber 350 has a standard variant and a SP variant with premium features. The standard variant uses 41 mm telescopic forks at the front and a preload adjustable monoshock unit at the rear.
The bike has alloy wheels, 18-inch at the front and 17-inch at the rear. Braking setup comprises 320 mm and 240 mm discs at the front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. Users can expect optimal control and handling with a low seat height of 742 mm. Kerb weight of the bike is 189 kg.
For now, the Bantam Bobber 350 has been showcased in a single dark red/grey colour option. The Bantam Bobber 350 SP (Special Parts) variant gets exclusive features such as gold-finished USD forks, 16-inch wire-spoke wheels and a wider front tyre. Tech package includes a TFT display. The SP variant was showcased in a single Dark Chrome colour.
BSA Thunderbolt 350
Last year at EICMA 2025, BSA showcased an all-new Adventure style motorcycle concept based on their 334cc ‘350’ platform. Called Thunderbolt 350, it looked like it is based on the Yezdi Adventure and featured Adventure design with fairing for wind production. A production-spec version of this Thunderbolt 350 is now unveiled at EICMA 2026 and it shows similar headlight setup as Yezdi Adventure, but with a fairing for wind protection.
There are gold-finished USD front forks with long travel, cross spoke wheels with tubeless tyres, a front beak, on/off road CEAT tyres, a tall windshield with a smoked finish, knuckle guards, flat split seat setup, a large 16.5L fuel tank, an LCD instrument cluster, futuristic rear LED tail light design, circular ORVMs and more. It gets the same 334cc liquid-cooled engine with around 30 PS and 30 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
New colours for existing lineup
BSA has also introduced new colour options for its existing motorcycles in Europe. Although the Thunderbolt 350 adventure tourer’s launch has been delayed, it gets new colour options of Black/Yellow, Green/Ivory and Grey. The Bantam 350 currently on sale in Europe is now available with a new Mist Green colour option. New colour options for Gold Star 650 include Birmingham Blue and Brooklands Black. Similarly, the Scrambler 650 has gained new colour options of Deep Green, Black Chrome, Gloss Black and Victory Yellow.
