BSA, the British brand revived by India's Mahindra group through Classic Legends, keeps growing its small-capacity range. At EICMA 2026 it unveiled two new 350 cc Bantams: the Bantam Scrambler 350 and the Bantam Bobber 350. Both use the same base as the Bantam 350 already on sale and will reach Europe in 2027.
The one we like most is the Scrambler: a simple, light, A2-legal bike with 1960s looks, ready for easy dirt roads.
A tribute to the 1966 Bushman
The Bantam Scrambler 350 is inspired by the 1966 BSA Bushman, a two-stroke Bantam prepared for the countryside, with extra ground clearance, which became popular with farmers and on Australian dirt tracks.
The modern version brings back that idea with a teardrop tank, round headlight, flat bench seat, twin rear shocks, spoked wheels with a 19-inch front and mild knobby tires. It will be sold in black, green and grey. The show bikes wore side number boards, a bash plate and a brown seat.
The engine: 334 cc and more power than the Bantam
It uses the liquid-cooled 334 cc DOHC single from the Bantam family, with a six-speed gearbox and chain drive. BSA says it has made the engine lighter and more powerful, with gearing designed to pull well at low and medium revs.
The figures are provisional: about 29 hp (21.6 kW) at 8,100 rpm and 30 Nm at 6,750 rpm. That is a little more than the Bobber, and it is A2-legal without a restrictor.
Chassis and equipment
- Telescopic fork with 150 mm of travel and twin shocks with 130 mm and five-step preload adjustment.
- Spoked wheels, 19 inches front and 17 rear, with mild knobby tires.
- Brakes: 320 mm floating front disc and 240 mm rear disc, with dual-channel ABS.
- Low weight: 184 kg wet, 5 kg less than the Bobber.
- 812 mm seat height and a 12.5-liter tank.
BSA Bantam Scrambler 350 specifications
| Engine | Single, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 334 cc |
| Power | 29 hp (21.6 kW) at 8,100 rpm (provisional) |
| Torque | 30 Nm at 6,750 rpm (provisional) |
| Gearbox | 6 speeds |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 150 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks, 5-step preload, 130 mm travel |
| Front brake | 320 mm floating disc |
| Rear brake | 240 mm disc |
| ABS | Dual-channel |
| Wheels | Spoked, 19 in front and 17 in rear |
| Tires | Mild knobby (sizes to be confirmed) |
| Wheelbase | 1,403 mm |
| Seat height | 812 mm |
| Weight | 184 kg wet |
| Fuel tank | 12.5 liters |
| Colors | Black, green and grey |
| License | A2 |
| Price | To be confirmed |
| Arrival | 2027 |
Price and arrival
BSA has not announced prices yet. For reference, the road-going Bantam 350 costs £3,499 in the UK as an introductory price, so the Scrambler should sit a little above that. The two new Bantams, together with the Thunderbolt 350 adventure bike, will reach European markets during 2027. We will update this article when there is a price for Spain.
The other newcomer: Bantam Bobber 350 and Bobber 350 SP
The Bantam Bobber 350 uses the same 334 cc engine, here with 28.2 hp at 8,000 rpm and 26.4 Nm at 6,000 rpm. It has a very low solo seat at 742 mm, a chopped rear fender and a factory-custom look. It weighs 189 kg and carries a 13.2-liter tank.
- Bobber 350: conventional 41 mm fork, monoshock with seven-step preload, 18 and 17-inch wheels with 100/90 and 150/70 tires, 320 and 240 mm discs and dual-channel ABS. Wheelbase is 1,500 mm.
- Bobber 350 SP ("Special Parts"): dark chrome finishes, gold 41 mm upside-down fork, color TFT display and 16-inch spoked wheels at both ends, with a fat 130/90 front tire and a 150/80 rear. Same weight, seat height and engine.
What we like and what gives us pause
We like that BSA went back to a model with real history, the Bushman, and that the Scrambler is light and simple, with a 19-inch front wheel that makes it more capable off-road than many "style-only" scramblers. Its weight and seat height make it easy for beginners, and the Bobber SP has plenty of character for a 350.
What gives us pause is that there is still no price or firm date for Spain, and BSA's dealer network here is small. The engine figures are provisional, and 29 hp is fun on back roads and easy trails but not for loaded motorway trips.
If you want to customize it
With its simple style and modest price, the Bantam Scrambler could be a good base for a custom scrambler or tracker. If you modify one in Spain, check these modifications first, case by case and depending on your registration document:
- Handlebar: a wider or taller bar changes the riding position and the steering lock.
- Exhaust: a new silencer must be type-approved and meet the noise limits.
- Wheels and tires: changing sizes or tire type may require updating the registration document.
- Subframe: a short tail or a solo seat affects the passenger seat.
- Turn signals and taillights: type-approved and fitted where the rules say.
This is general guidance and does not replace the judgment of the ITV (the Spanish roadworthiness test) station. Find out how legalizing modifications works or tell us about your bike (both in Spanish). In the shop you will find handlebars to get started. If you are looking at other A2 options, see the Rieju Scrambler 607 or the Triumph Bonneville T40.
Source and credits
Technical data from BSA Motorcycles, published by Road Rider and Gear Patrol. Scrambler photos: BSA Motorcycles, via Gear Patrol. Bobber photos: 1000PS. This article is our own summary and commentary.
