BSA B65 Scrambler unveiled

CrAzY dRiVeR · 16th November 2024, 23:09

Classic Legends owned BSA Motocycles has unveiled the new B65 Scrambler at the Birmingham Motorcycle Live Show.

Derivative of the Gold Star 650, the B65 will continue to be powered by the same 652cc, Liquid-cooled, single- cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs Engine producing 45hp@6500rpm and 55Nm@4000rpm.

The B65 has the essential Scrambler design elements like the headlight gets a grille, the mudguards are raised and chopped, the grab rail is slim, and the seat is a flat bench unit. Side panels bear scrambler-style racing number plates and the bike is seen in two dual-tone shades. Electronics get an upgrade with new LED head & tail lights, alongside a digital single cluster display unit.

The most differentiating element is the 19/17 inch wire spoke wheel setup with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR rubber. Front tyre size is now 110/80-19 and 150/70-R17 brings up the rear. Bike weighs 218 kg with all these revisions.

There is no mention of the ground clearance or suspension travel currently. Seat height remains accessible at 820mm.

Braking duties will continue to be handled by a Single 320mm floating disc with Brembo twin-piston floating calliper and dual ABS. A Single 255mm disc with Brembo single-piston floating calliper does duty at the rear.

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The bike is set to arrive in the UK in 2025. India plans have not been announced yet. When launched, the bike will go up against the Royal Enfield Bear 650. Bear 650 v/s B65. Phew!

CrAzY dRiVeR · 16th November 2024, 23:13

A walk-around video from Birmingham Motorcycle Live:

https://youtu.be/ko-C9qDd9eo?si=d8b84RCJhE50tN-M

Boringrider · 17th November 2024, 16:31

Looks delicious, hope the twin pod BSA cluster is retained. Trust me, that single pod digital Yezdi, Jawa cluster will be a downgrade. Although it carries more usable info, aesthetic wise it is very basic and uninspiring.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 17th November 2024, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Boringrider

Looks delicious, hope the twin pod BSA cluster is retained. Trust me, that single pod digital Yezdi, Jawa cluster will be a downgrade. Although it carries more usable info, aesthetic wise it is very basic and uninspiring.

This one features a new digital console, though it looks very ordinary and basic compared to the ones on Royal Enfield.

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That said, BSA has truly designed a beautiful looking bike here with the B65. Source:

https://youtu.be/lntJ0NaSGC0?si=N9TdUY7C0aU7jHUc

Boringrider · 17th November 2024, 17:31

Still looks like an early concept design. Quite far from production. I doubt Classic Legends is profitable, barely so if they are. And their existing lineup is not setting the sales charts on fire. Mahindra has some deep pockets but how far will they go to fund this motorcycling exercise is something only time will reveal.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 17th November 2024, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Boringrider

Still looks like an early concept design. Quite far from production.

The UK distributor for BSA has already listed the B65 on their website with full specifications and is taking interest for waiting list

https://www.lukasdistribution.co.uk/pages/b65

Axe77 · 17th November 2024, 18:55

Man! That is one GOOD LOOKING bike. Can’t wait to see it first hand. I really hope BSA ups the ante on some of the stuff that’s off the mark currently. There’s some decent potential in that engine.

RD150 · 20th November 2024, 06:53

What an absolute beauty! The BSA logo on the tank looks classy and delicious!! Paint quality and fit and finish seems to be better than the Goldstar 650. The switchgear, indicators, front beak is shared with other existing yezdi/jawa bikes. The digital console is very basic and looks outdated. Will be interesting to see how classic legends price it. Will it undercut the RE Bear 650's pricing?

16th November 2024, 23:09	#1
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 18,023 Thanked: 78,976 Times View My Garage	BSA B65 Scrambler unveiled Classic Legends owned BSA Motocycles has unveiled the new B65 Scrambler at the Birmingham Motorcycle Live Show. Derivative of the Gold Star 650, the B65 will continue to be powered by the same 652cc, Liquid-cooled, single- cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs Engine producing 45hp@6500rpm and 55Nm@4000rpm. The B65 has the essential Scrambler design elements like the headlight gets a grille, the mudguards are raised and chopped, the grab rail is slim, and the seat is a flat bench unit. Side panels bear scrambler-style racing number plates and the bike is seen in two dual-tone shades. Electronics get an upgrade with new LED head & tail lights, alongside a digital single cluster display unit. The most differentiating element is the 19/17 inch wire spoke wheel setup with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR rubber. Front tyre size is now 110/80-19 and 150/70-R17 brings up the rear. Bike weighs 218 kg with all these revisions. There is no mention of the ground clearance or suspension travel currently. Seat height remains accessible at 820mm. Braking duties will continue to be handled by a Single 320mm floating disc with Brembo twin-piston floating calliper and dual ABS. A Single 255mm disc with Brembo single-piston floating calliper does duty at the rear. The bike is set to arrive in the UK in 2025. India plans have not been announced yet. When launched, the bike will go up against the Royal Enfield Bear 650. Bear 650 v/s B65. Phew! Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 16th November 2024 at 23:24.
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Boringrider BHPian Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Chennai Posts: 116 Thanked: 436 Times	Re: BSA B65 Scrambler unveiled Looks delicious, hope the twin pod BSA cluster is retained. Trust me, that single pod digital Yezdi, Jawa cluster will be a downgrade. Although it carries more usable info, aesthetic wise it is very basic and uninspiring.
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17th November 2024, 17:31	#5
Boringrider BHPian Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Chennai Posts: 116 Thanked: 436 Times	Re: BSA B65 Scrambler unveiled Still looks like an early concept design. Quite far from production. I doubt Classic Legends is profitable, barely so if they are. And their existing lineup is not setting the sales charts on fire. Mahindra has some deep pockets but how far will they go to fund this motorcycling exercise is something only time will reveal.
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Axe77 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 8,942 Thanked: 28,076 Times	Re: BSA B65 Scrambler unveiled Man! That is one GOOD LOOKING bike. Can’t wait to see it first hand. I really hope BSA ups the ante on some of the stuff that’s off the mark currently. There’s some decent potential in that engine.
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RD150 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Pune Posts: 267 Thanked: 883 Times	Re: BSA B65 Scrambler unveiled What an absolute beauty! The BSA logo on the tank looks classy and delicious!! Paint quality and fit and finish seems to be better than the Goldstar 650. The switchgear, indicators, front beak is shared with other existing yezdi/jawa bikes. The digital console is very basic and looks outdated. Will be interesting to see how classic legends price it. Will it undercut the RE Bear 650's pricing?
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