BSA Unveils Bantam Scrambler and Bobber 350
BSA showed two new 350cc Bantam models at EICMA 2026 in Milan while refreshing colours on four existing machines.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Motorcycles
BSA showcased the Bantam Scrambler 350 and Bantam Bobber 350 at EICMA 2026 in Milan. The company also refreshed the colour palette of four existing models, including the Thunderbolt 350, Bantam 350, Gold Star 650, and Scrambler 650.
Why it matters
The new models expand BSA's 350cc lineup, with European arrival expected in 2027. The Thunderbolt 350 launch has already been delayed from its originally planned mid-2026 dealership arrival.
The Scrambler 350 weighs 184kg with an 812mm seat height, while the Bobber 350 weighs 189kg with a 742mm seat height. Both use a newly built 334cc single-cylinder engine.
The players
BSA
BSA is a British motorcycle marque with a long history dating to the nineteenth century, now revived under Indian ownership.
The details
The Bantam Scrambler 350 will come in Black, Green, and Grey and includes a 19-inch front wheel, 17-inch rear wheel, 320mm front disc, and 240mm rear disc. The Bantam Bobber 350 includes dual-channel ABS as standard, and a Special Parts version replaces the standard front fork with gold-finished upside-down units on 16-inch wire-spoke wheels.
Timeline
2025: Bantam 350 and Thunderbolt 350 first showcased at EICMA 2025.
Mid-2026: Thunderbolt 350 originally scheduled to reach dealerships.
November 2026: BSA showcases Scrambler 350 and Bobber 350 at EICMA in Milan.
2027: New 350cc models and Thunderbolt 350 expected to reach Europe.
Roadmap
The Bantam Scrambler and Bobber variants extend the Bantam 350 platform first shown at EICMA 2025, building out a family of 334cc models. The Thunderbolt 350's delayed arrival shows the lineup's timing is still shifting ahead of its 2027 European rollout.
Buyers in Europe will have to wait until 2027 for the new 350cc models, and the Thunderbolt 350 has already slipped from its mid-2026 dealership target. Pricing for the Scrambler and Bobber variants has not been announced in the source material.
The takeaway
Riders tracking BSA's expanding 350cc range should watch for pricing and dealership confirmations ahead of the 2027 European launch. Delays to the Thunderbolt 350 suggest timelines may still move before those models reach showrooms.
What happens next
The new 350cc models and the Thunderbolt 350 are expected to reach European markets in 2027.
Further reading
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