British style, desi heartbeat: BSA return! Bantam 350 and Scrambler 650 will panic in India?

New Delhi. British classic bike brand BSA has once again prepared to win the hearts of bike lovers from all over the world. The company has recently made debut in the global market of two new bikes- BSA Bantam 350 and BSA Scrambler 650-. Seeing their looks, performance and heritage, the discussion about their entry in the Indian market has also intensified.

Bantam 350: Classic Look, Modern Technology
BSA’s famous name ‘Banom’ has now returned in a new avatar. BSA Bantam 350 is a completely new roadster bike, which introduces old British style with today’s technology. This bike is based on Jawa 42 Bobber FJ platform. In this, black alloy wheels with retro touch, black engine and silencer, classic round headlight and union jack logo on fuel tank increase its royal feel.

It has been given 334cc liquid-cooled, single cylinder engine, which gives about 29bhp power and 29.62Nm torque. Along with 6-speed gearbox. The suspension has telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers. Features like dual disc brakes and dual channel ABS are also included. Talking about the price, it can be around ₹ 2.20 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. In the 350cc segment, it can give a tough competition to Royal Enfield and Java.

Scrambler 650: Special for off-roading fans
The second great offering is BSA Scrambler 650, which is prepared on the BSA Gold Star 650 platform. Its design is straightforward and powerful – high mounted fender, dual abduction exhaust, round headlight with guards, and flat bench seat gives it a rugged and royal look.