2025 BSA Scrambler 650 Revives Retro with Modern Muscle

BSA returns with the 2025 Scrambler 650, blending classic design and a 652cc single-cylinder engine. The retro-inspired bike offers real-world performance and hits UK dealerships soon.

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In the world of motorcycles, few names spark nostalgia quite like BSA. Once a dominant force on tracks from the Isle of Man to Daytona, the British brand fell silent in the 1970s until its resurrection by Classic Legends, a subsidiary of India’s Mahindra Group. Now, BSA is making waves again, this time with its most compelling modern release yet: the 2025 Scrambler 650.

A Classic Look with Purpose

At first glance, the Scrambler 650 captures the essence of vintage dirt bikes. The design draws inspiration from the 1970 BSA B25, blending a rugged stance with retro detailing: a round headlamp, mirrors, a retro-style digital gauge, and a side number plate that nods to the brand’s desert-racing heritage. It’s available in three classic colourways: yellow, grey, and black.

Fitted with chunky Pirelli Scorpion STR tyres (19-inch front, 17-inch rear), a bash plate, dual rear shocks, and 41mm telescopic forks, the Scrambler promises light off-road capability while clearly leaning towards real-world versatility and road comfort.

The Heart of a Gold Star

Under the stylish skin lies the same powerplant found in the new Gold Star: a 652cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, producing 45 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 40.5 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. The engine offers punchy mid-range performance, ideal for city streets and winding back roads, with enough grunt to push toward triple-digit speeds when needed.

Although its 481-pound weight is on the heavier side for the segment, the bike’s low 32.3-inch seat height makes it more approachable than rivals like the Triumph Scrambler 400 X or Royal Enfield Bear 650. And while the Brembo dual-channel ABS brakes add safety and control, the inability to disable ABS off-road may frustrate more adventurous riders.

Old Name, New Identity

Some might debate whether the new BSA, revived under Mahindra’s watch, is still the “real” BSA. But like the Ship of Theseus, the philosophical paradox of an object whose components are all replaced, the soul of the brand arguably remains, especially when it produces motorcycles that respect tradition while serving modern expectations.

In many ways, the Scrambler 650 embodies that spirit better than any other BSA model so far. It embraces the past, performs in the present, and arrives at a competitive price point that could make it a serious contender in the retro scrambler market.

With classic styling, real-world performance, and aggressive pricing, the BSA Scrambler 650 may just be the heritage bike that modern riders and old-school enthusiasts have been waiting for.