Legendary bike brand BSA returns with Bantam 350
Legendary motorcycle maker BSA returns with the BSA Bantam 350, soliciting expressions of interest on its website. Coming as a 2026 model, the Bantam 350 takes aim directly at the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 (RM23,500) and Hunter 350 (RM22,000), Triumph Speed 400 (RM26,900) and Scrambler 400 X (RM29,900), and the Honda CB350RS (RM20,500).
With an eye on the retro commuter motorcycle market, the Bantam 350 comes with a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC displacing 334 cc. Power is rated at 29 hp at 7,750 rpm with a peak torque of 29.62 Nm at 6,000 rpm, going to the rear wheel via six-speed gearbox and chain final drive.
With 13-litres of fuel in the tank, the Bantam 350 tips the scales at 185 kg. Wheelbase measures 1,440 mm while seat height is set at 800 mm.
Suspension in front is done with conventional telescopic forks with 135 mm of travel while the rear end is held up with twin shock absorbers, five-step adjustable for preload, with 100 mm of wheel travel. The Bantam 350 is stopped single hydraulic brakes front and rear, while two-channel ABS is standard equipment.
Wheel sizing is 18-inches in front and 17-inches in the rear, wearing 100/90 and 150/70 tyres. There are five colour options available – Avalon Grey, Firecracker Red, Victor Yellow, Oxford Blue and Barrel Black – while provisional pricing in the UK starts from 3,499 Pounds Sterling (RM19,748).
