BSA Bantam Bobber 350 and Scrambler 350 arrive in 2027

The story of the BSA Bantam begins in 1948. At EICMA 2026, the storied name now gains two more faces: the Bantam Bobber 350 and the Bantam Scrambler 350. BSA groups the pair together as the Dual Rebellion. The idea behind it is simple: one goes for a solo seat and a low custom line, the other borrows from the 1966 Bushman. According to Classic Legends co-founder Anupam Thareja, both are based on the Bantam 350 and are meant to get more people onto bikes. The new Bantams are scheduled to hit the market in 2027.

One cylinder, one seat, and your personal time-out is sorted. That's how BSA positions the new Bantam Bobber 350. Its liquid-cooled DOHC engine displaces 334 cc, paired with a telescopic fork and dual-channel ABS. The low silhouette and the custom lines straight from the factory set the visual direction. BSA also promises a punchy engine and easy handling. In its overview of the Bobber range, the manufacturer additionally mentions a monoshock and a floating seat. So the visual focus on riding solo is meant quite literally.

The more eye-catching version is called the Bantam Bobber 350 SP, with SP standing for Special Parts. Here BSA combines a dark chrome look with a gold upside-down fork. On top of that come 16-inch spoked wheels with a chunky front wheel and a colour TFT display. The special edition thus pairs a front end that differs from the standard telescopic fork with a digital cockpit. Anyone whose main interest in the bobber concept lies in features and presence gets a dedicated alternative within the new range with the SP.

The second newcomer looks back to 1966. Back then, the BSA Bushman stood for a pared-back bike with plenty of ground clearance for the rough Outback. The new Bantam Scrambler 350 picks up on this idea, but according to BSA it is also meant to carry it over into the urban environment. Its liquid-cooled 334 cc DOHC engine is described as newly designed, with the aim of saving weight and increasing power. The tuned gearing and usable torque in the low and mid rev range are intended to deliver direct response. According to the manufacturer, this is about easily accessible shove rather than just peak power.

Up front there's a hydraulically damped telescopic fork, while at the rear the Scrambler relies on twin shocks. BSA lists dual-channel ABS and spoked wheels with mildly knobbly tyres. The chassis is meant to offer comfort and control, with the bike as a whole turning out light and agile. Paint options are black, green and grey. The Bushman kinship thus shows not only in the historical reference but also in the deliberately simple scrambler concept.

There's news for the Thunderbolt 350 as well. The brand's first adventure model, unveiled at last year's EICMA, gets the colour schemes black and yellow, grey, and green and ivory. The name recalls the earlier BSA Thunderbolt tourer, while the current design takes its cues from rally styling. According to BSA, the features include traction control and three ABS modes. Like the two new Bantams, the Thunderbolt is also set to hit the markets in 2027.

The Gold Star 650, introduced in 2021, remains a modern-retro roadster with a liquid-cooled 652 cc single. New additions are the colours Birmingham Blue and Brooklands Black. For the Scrambler 650, launched in July 2025, BSA adds Deep Green, Black Chrome and Gloss Black to the familiar Victor Yellow for 2027. The 650, designed for road and off-road, comes with Brembo brakes, dual-channel ABS and Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres.

The Bantam 350, launched in 2025, in turn gets Mist Green. The shade is a tribute to the first Bantam of 1948. BSA also reports that since its launch the Bantam has repeatedly topped the sales charts in the modern classic segment in the UK and the EU. That explains why this particular family is now getting further offshoots.

The roots of Birmingham Small Arms go back to 1861. BSA was once the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, before it all came to an end in the 1970s. In 2016, Classic Legends, a company of the Mahindra Group, revived the brand. Today BSA shares a global platform with Jawa and Yezdi, while each brand's individual history is meant to be preserved. BSA is now present in markets including the UK, Europe, India, Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand and Australia. According to the manufacturer, all new BSA bikes comply with Euro 5+.

Thareja announces plans to further develop existing models and to bring new bikes to market. In the long term, BSA is to be represented in every segment. For Italy, he highlights the collaboration with distribution partner PELPI International and their first year together. The two new Bantams are therefore part of a broader expansion of the line-up.

When will the new BSA Bantam models arrive?

BSA announces the market launch of the Bantam Bobber 350 and Bantam Scrambler 350 for 2027. The Thunderbolt is also set to hit the markets in 2027.

What engine do the Bobber 350 and Scrambler 350 have?

Both models use a liquid-cooled 334 cc DOHC engine. For the Scrambler, BSA explicitly describes the design as new and aimed at less weight and more power.

What sets the BSA Bantam Bobber 350 SP apart?

SP stands for Special Parts, and the model gets a dark chrome look, a gold USD fork, 16-inch spoked wheels with a chunky front wheel and a colour TFT display.

What features and colours does the Scrambler 350 offer?

The Bantam Scrambler 350 comes with a hydraulic telescopic fork, twin rear shocks, dual-channel ABS and spoked wheels with mildly knobbly tyres. It is offered in black, green and grey.