The bike fanatics got a treat when BSA pulled the cover off the much-awaited B65 Scrambler at the “Birmingham Motorcycle Live Show 2024”. This tough newcomer builds on the successful “Gold Star 650” model and aims to hit the market in early 2025. It plans to wear a price sticker of around ₹3.30 lakh. This positions the bike as a strong rival in the top-tier scrambler market.
Style and Looks
The B65 Scrambler takes a bold step away from the Gold Star rocking a tougher look that means business. It sports a standout LED headlight behind a solid grille. It’s also got higher and shorter mudguards, plus a narrow grab bar that shows off its scrambler roots. The bench seat is all flat and has those cool scrambler-typed racing numbers on the sides. This bike looks like it’s ready to take on the wild. It looks even cooler with the two-tone paint jobs, like the classy white-grey or the in-your-face yellow-grey options. Those spoke wheels it rolls on are on point for a scrambler — 19 inches up front, and 17 inches at the back, all decked with tough Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires that blend the scrambler vibe with real-world use.
Let’s Chat Performance and Engineering
Right in the middle of the B65 Scrambler, you got a mighty 652cc single-cylinder engine that’s liquid-cooled kicking out a solid 45 bhp with 55 Nm twist. They hooked this beast up to a five-gear shift that’s real silky, plus it’s got a slipper clutch which means it keeps things running smooth no matter where you take it. This motorbike, it’s real good on gas too—goes for 26.5 km on one litre—so even though it’s built to perform, it won’t eat your wallet when you’re just cruising around.
This bad boy takes its cues from the Gold Star when it comes to engine design but they’ve tweaked it so it’s got its own kinda vibe perfect for the scrambler’s wild side.
Bits and Bells’n Whistles
The B65 Scrambler by BSA packs new tech but keeps its classic style. This bike’s got a digital dashboard that shows you all you need – how fast you’re going how much fuel you’ve got, and how far you’ve been. Every light, from the headlight to the tail light and even the blinkers, uses LEDs. When it comes to staying safe, it’s got a dual-channel ABS and Brembo brakes. These brakes bite down on a big 320mm disc up front and a 255mm one at the back. The bike’s been jacked up for rough ground, with suspension that can take a beating and ride taller by about 40mm putting the seat at 820mm off the ground – that’s higher than the usual Gold Star.
Bike Balance and Steering
The frame of the B65 Scrambler got a special beef-up to take on the wild trails yet keeps its cool on smooth roads. This bike sports RSU telescopic front forks bare for all to see decked out with guards, and it’s got a higher clearance for those tough spots out in the wild. You’ve got a 19-inch wheel in front and a 17-inch one in the back matched with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires that are real champs at keeping you steady wherever you roll. A spankin’ new grille watches over the radiator showing off BSA’s knack for nifty useful touches.
Market Spot and When You Can Get One
BSA’s got plans to roll out the B65 Scrambler when 2025 starts. They’re looking at slapping a price tag on it somewhere between ₹3.30-3.60 lakh without the extra costs. Looks like they’re gonna give the big shots a run for their money with those numbers. You’ll find the bike chillin’ at BSA dealers, and they’re hitting Europe first but might spread out after that. With the timing and the wallet-friendly price, BSA’s not messin’ around – they want a piece of the action in the high-end scrambler market.
Stuff People Ask a Lot
How fast will the BSA B65 Scrambler go?
This bike’s pretty zippy packing a punch with 45 bhp to hit some sweet speeds.
Fuel tank size, what’s up with that?
So, the B65 Scrambler’s got a good-sized fuel tank that backs up its 26.5 kmpl efficiency rating.
Seating deal how’s it go?
Okay, this bike’s got a flat bench seat, and it works great whether you’re riding alone or got someone tagging along.
Launch date when’s that happening?
You’re looking at an early 2025 roll-out for this motorcycle.
What’s the damage on the wallet gonna be?
You’d be shelling out somewhere around ₹3.60 lakh to get this baby on the road, but hey, prices might sway a bit depending on where you live.