BSA Bantam Bobber and Scrambler 350: Two Engines, Two Target Groups

• Bobber 350 with a 742 mm seat height and 28.2 PS, plus an SP version with a gold upside-down fork and 16-inch spoked wheels
• Scrambler 350 with a newly developed engine, 29 PS, 30 Nm and a 19-inch front wheel
• Both models and the Thunderbolt 350 arrive in 2027, prices are still to be announced

Since the brand’s comeback, the Bantam has been BSA’s most important model. According to the manufacturer, the 350 has repeatedly topped its modern classic segment in the UK and the EU. BSA is now building two spin-offs on exactly that basis, which the company groups together under the name “Dual Rebellion”. At first glance, the Bobber and the Scrambler look like two outfits for the same hardware. Take a closer look, however, and they differ significantly in engine, chassis and riding position.

What is the difference between the BSA Bobber 350 and the Scrambler 350?

The biggest difference lies in the powertrain: both models displace 334 cc, but the Scrambler gets a newly designed engine with more torque, while the Bobber uses a different single. On top of that, the Bobber has a seat that is 70 mm lower and a considerably longer wheelbase.

Both engines are liquid-cooled four-strokes with double overhead camshafts (DOHC), an 11:1 compression ratio, a six-speed gearbox and chain drive. That is where the similarities end. The Bobber delivers 28.2 PS (21 kW) at 8,000 rpm and 26.4 Nm (19.5 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm. The Scrambler’s engine produces 29 PS (21 kW) at 8,100 rpm and 30 Nm (22.1 lb-ft) at 6,750 rpm. BSA describes the unit as completely new, built with the aim of saving weight while offering more performance. Revised gearing and plenty of torque in the low and mid range are meant to deliver crisp response.

For comparison: the existing Bantam 350 makes 29 PS at 7,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm. In terms of torque, the Scrambler sits just above the base model, while the Bobber is noticeably below it.

The geometry is completely different as well. The Bobber has a 1,500 mm wheelbase and sits very low. With a 1,403 mm wheelbase, the Scrambler is almost ten centimetres shorter and stands much taller thanks to its 19-inch front wheel. Seat heights are 742 mm and 812 mm respectively.

Who is the BSA Bantam Bobber 350 aimed at?

The Bobber is aimed at riders who mostly ride alone and want a low seat. It has just one seat, and at 742 mm it is the lowest model in the current BSA range.

BSA markets it as a motorcycle for personal time out, with one cylinder and one seat. Visually, the Bobber goes for a low, factory-custom line with a teardrop tank and wide handlebars. Up front there is a 41 mm telescopic fork, at the rear a gas-charged monoshock with seven-step preload adjustment. The standard version rolls on alloy wheels, 18 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear, fitted with 100/90-18 and 150/70-17 tyres. Braking is handled by a 320 mm disc at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear, combined with dual-channel ABS. The instrument cluster is an LCD display.

The tank holds 13.2 litres, and wet weight is 189 kg (417 lbs). At launch, BSA is showing the Bobber only in a dark red paint scheme with grey, with more colours to follow.

What does the Bobber 350 SP offer?

The SP (Special Parts) is the more upscale variant in a dark chrome look. Instead of the telescopic fork, it gets a gold upside-down fork, also with a 41 mm diameter. It adds 16-inch spoked wheels with chunky 130/90-16 front and 150/80-16 rear tyres, giving the front end a much beefier stance. A colour TFT display also replaces the LCD unit. Weight, engine, brakes and seat height remain unchanged.

What technology is in the BSA Bantam Scrambler 350?

The Scrambler combines the new 334 cc engine with a classic chassis made up of a telescopic fork and twin shocks, plus 19- and 17-inch spoked wheels. At 184 kg (406 lbs), it is slightly lighter than the Bobber.

Its inspiration is the 1966 BSA Bushman, a simple motorcycle with plenty of ground clearance that was designed for rough tracks in the Australian outback. The new Scrambler is meant to capture that character while still working in the city. The hydraulic telescopic fork offers 150 mm of travel and has fork gaiters, while the twin rear shocks provide 130 mm of travel and five-step preload adjustment. The 36-spoke wire wheels measure 19 x 2.5 inches at the front and 17 x 4.25 inches at the rear and wear mildly knobbly tyres. Stopping power comes from a 320 mm floating disc at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear, both with dual-channel ABS.

At 12.5 litres, the tank is slightly smaller than the Bobber’s. The Scrambler will be offered in black, green and grey. Its name could easily lead to confusion with the larger BSA Scrambler 650, which has been on sale since July 2025 and is based on the Gold Star’s 652 cc single.

How are the new BSA models related to Jawa and Yezdi?

Both newcomers come from the toolkit of Classic Legends, the Mahindra subsidiary that owns Jawa and Yezdi as well as BSA. The Bobber is largely based on the Jawa 42 Bobber sold in India.

The basic shape, tank, seat and handlebars of the BSA Bobber closely resemble its Indian sister model. The Scrambler, in turn, looks very similar to the Yezdi Scrambler 350 from India. Classic Legends itself stresses that the three brands draw on a shared global platform but are meant to keep their own heritage and design.

The roles are clearly divided. The new BSA models are primarily intended for Europe. BSA has not said whether the two 350s will also come to India. Co-founder Anupam Thareja says both models build on the Bantam 350 and are above all meant to get more people onto motorcycles. In the long term, he says, BSA wants to offer a model in every segment.

When will the BSA Bobber 350 and Scrambler 350 arrive?

BSA is planning the market launch of the two new Bantams for 2027. The manufacturer has not yet announced prices.

In Germany, Austria and Greece, the KSR Group has been handling BSA distribution since 1 November 2025. The Gold Star 650, the Scrambler 650 and the Bantam 350 are currently available there. The Bantam 350 starts at 4,099 euros (around 4,620 US dollars) plus on-road costs, which gives a first indication of the prices for the new spin-offs. All Euro 5+ models from BSA come with a three-year unlimited-mileage warranty, and according to the spec sheet this also applies to the Bobber and Scrambler.

With an output of around 21 kW, both models are well below the 35 kW limit for the A2 licence.

What happened to the BSA Thunderbolt 350?

The Thunderbolt 350 will also not reach the market until 2027. Its launch was originally planned for mid-2026.

The new BSA’s first adventure bike was unveiled at EICMA 2025, and its name recalls the brand’s earlier Thunderbolt tourer. At EICMA 2026, BSA is showing it in three new colours: black with yellow, grey, and green with ivory. It also uses a liquid-cooled 334 cc single with four valves and twin-spark ignition. BSA quotes output as 29 PS at 8,100 rpm and 29.62 Nm (21.8 lb-ft) at 6,750 rpm, although both figures are still marked as provisional.

Equipment includes a 43 mm upside-down fork, a linkage-mounted monoshock, a 21-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel. It also comes with traction control and three ABS modes. With an 830 mm seat height, a 16.5-litre tank and 202 kg (445 lbs), it is the largest and heaviest of the three 350 models.

Which new colours do the other BSA models get?

Alongside the new models, BSA is refreshing the colour palette of almost all existing models for the 2027 model year.

• Gold Star 650: Birmingham Blue and Brooklands Black for the 652 cc roadster that kicked off the brand’s comeback in 2021
• Scrambler 650: Deep Green, Black Chrome and Gloss Black, with Victor Yellow remaining in the range
• Bantam 350: Mist Green as the newest colour, a nod to the very first Bantam from 1948

The new BSA models are thus among the many EICMA 2026 debuts that will shape the 2027 motorcycle line-up.

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