Their seems to be a lot of negativity towards it which is a shame. My friend loves his and had no regrets in buying it. Let me know if you buy one. Cheers
It's a pretty bike, not very practical but I could see where someone may enjoy washing and polishing all the chrome then standing back & admiring the shinny thing. For the money, I'd go with the Moto Guzzi V7 though. You'd get two cylinders a truly air cooled engine more horsepower and torque, 4 piston front caliper 2 piston rear (vs the bsa 2/1 setup, a 21 liter fuel tank (vs 12) for day long range, shaft final drive, 6 speed transmission, a comfortable molded seat, tubeless tires - a true mile muncher when a windscreen and a tail bag are added + a blast to push in mountains. Hand built in Mandela Delario along beautiful Lake Como in Italy where you are cordially invited to visit annually.
I know exactly what you men. I recently bought a V7II to ride to work on but it is just too much fun just for daily duties & now gets ridden everywhere... Which is why I can see a Gold Star in my future. I already love the engine (I had an F650 BMW a while back) & it would be perfect for the ride up the hill to the office, which would leave the Guzzi for weekend blasts through the hills. Win/win!
I've owned both these bikes, indeed I sold the RE to buy the BSA because I found the extra grunt allowed me to easily overtake cars whereas the RE struggled and I found I was getting stuck in traffic. One thing I would say is that I notice you still have the baffle in your bike. I strongly suggest removing it as it transforms both the sound and power delivery of the bike. I put a video on TH-cam on how to do it and, just in case you're worried, it's easily reversible and has caused no issues whatsoever with my bike. Sounds superb. Regards the inevitable Gold Star vs Continental debate. Despite the apparent similarities they are very different bikes, single and twin. Personally I like the character of the single, possibly because I also ride vintage British singles, but if someone prefers a twin, then that's fine, The Continental, it's a more "modern" design with very different power delivery. (seat is like an ironing board compared to the BSA though). Anyway. 1200 miles on my bike now and loving every minute.
Bloody stopped again! Still love bsa, new one nice let's face it if India hadn't brought bsa name back no one in UK was interested. And Enfield is all Indian too!
I have the same Legacy machine great looking machine 😊 Mines Just coming up to its first service No issues with mine so far and love the bike😊😊 Hope Ian enjoys as much as I do 😊😊😊
Was looking at these at the MCN Festival at the weekend. Be a difficult decision between the BSA and Interceptor. I definitely prefer the look from the exhaust side of the BSA, not so keen on the hoses on show the other side. Personally, I would currently go Royal Enfield simply because it's more proven, but good luck to all the new BSA buyers, their experience will influence how future sales go.
I agree with you. It's a great looking bike but having owned an Interceptor, I'd go with that again rather than the BSA. He loves it and, of course, in the end that is all that matters.
I heard BSA still make mid level telescopic sights for rifles plus they were making bikes in Nigeria with Yamaha engines but probably not for export? I'm 'old school' and had real Royal Enfield's, 1965 Continental GT, Crusaders, etc.
I didn't know that about them still making telescopic sights - that's cool if it's for real. Plus the Yamaha engines in Nigeria. I'll try and find out through my network. Post a pic of your old RE bikes - people would love to see them. Cheers
The speedo getting stuck is an issue with the Royal Enfield new Classic 350 but it can be sorted under warranty so I've seen. Not an issue with the Classic 500, as the clocks are totally different.
Enjoyed the video but curious to hear where Ian bought his bike from because as far as I know there are no Sussex dealers stocking or servicing them. The website told me my nearest dealer (from Eastbourne) is in Maidstone. That dealer is on open 9-1 on a Saturday and closed Sundays so I’m screwed for getting it serviced under warranty. If there were more (nearer) dealers I’d buy one.
Detractors said it stood for "Bits stuck anywhere". Always had BSAs back in the day. Great bikes, but not related in any way to the modern BSAs it's name only. They look like nice bikes though!
Let's hope that has changed now it has new funding and a drive to revive the old icon. Triumph did it and so did Royal Enfield. Norton also although I couldn't afford one!
It's been out for a short while in the UK. Some small problems but they will be fixed. Not sure when it will be available in the rest of the world. Cheers
I wonder if they will sell more bikes by calling it "BSA" than if they had come up with an original name - it sure ain't british and it sure ain't a BSA. I'll leave for someone else to decide if that is a good or a bad. It's a motorcycle born and raised in India with a Rotax engine, nothing inherently bad with that. The cracking oil tank seems like they have tried to keep some of the original BSA spirit going though...
Interesting - I wonder if they would have? Does a new name put people off? Does playing the nostalgic card mean more sales. I would have thought so. Saying that though I had an MG back in the old days but I don't look at the new MGs and get nostalgic. In my mind it's totally different and could have been called any name really. I'm not worried about where things are made - I just want reliability these days! Cheers
It would be better if it had a Suzuki 650 Savage motorcycle engine in it.Much better looking motor. The Old Rotax Matchless repo was much better than the so called BSA.
The website says single cylinder. It's not my bike - I've always been a Triumph Bonneville man (back in the day) so prefer twin cylinder motorcycles. Cheers
I had two BSA's a 250 and 650....always loved them...this bike really caught my eye and tempted....
Their seems to be a lot of negativity towards it which is a shame. My friend loves his and had no regrets in buying it. Let me know if you buy one. Cheers
It's a pretty bike, not very practical but I could see where someone may enjoy washing and polishing all the chrome then standing back & admiring the shinny thing. For the money, I'd go with the Moto Guzzi V7 though. You'd get two cylinders a truly air cooled engine more horsepower and torque, 4 piston front caliper 2 piston rear (vs the bsa 2/1 setup, a 21 liter fuel tank (vs 12) for day long range, shaft final drive, 6 speed transmission, a comfortable molded seat, tubeless tires - a true mile muncher when a windscreen and a tail bag are added + a blast to push in mountains. Hand built in Mandela Delario along beautiful Lake Como in Italy where you are cordially invited to visit annually.
I know exactly what you men. I recently bought a V7II to ride to work on but it is just too much fun just for daily duties & now gets ridden everywhere...
Which is why I can see a Gold Star in my future. I already love the engine (I had an F650 BMW a while back) & it would be perfect for the ride up the hill to the office, which would leave the Guzzi for weekend blasts through the hills. Win/win!
Better. Superior. Awsome. Me and my brother got one each. Brilliant. Goes along side my A7 and Lightening. Amongst other modern bikes.
I've owned both these bikes, indeed I sold the RE to buy the BSA because I found the extra grunt allowed me to easily overtake cars whereas the RE struggled and I found I was getting stuck in traffic.
One thing I would say is that I notice you still have the baffle in your bike. I strongly suggest removing it as it transforms both the sound and power delivery of the bike. I put a video on TH-cam on how to do it and, just in case you're worried, it's easily reversible and has caused no issues whatsoever with my bike. Sounds superb.
Regards the inevitable Gold Star vs Continental debate. Despite the apparent similarities they are very different bikes, single and twin. Personally I like the character of the single, possibly because I also ride vintage British singles, but if someone prefers a twin, then that's fine, The Continental, it's a more "modern" design with very different power delivery. (seat is like an ironing board compared to the BSA though).
Anyway. 1200 miles on my bike now and loving every minute.
He mentioned to me that others have taken the baffles out but he hadn't tried it yet. Glad you are enjoying yours
Seams to be SO FAR SO GOOD with the BEEZER reviews, wait till end of Summer when all the Lads report back in we'll all get a clearer picture.
Wow! Didn't know BSA was still in business with motorbikes! I owned a BSA 175cc Bantam back in 1970-71. Rode it all over Gloucestershire back then.
My brother had a 175 Bantam also! Sadly his broke down all the time! You must have same great stories from back then!
BSA went broke in the 1970's. They just bought the name and trademark rights.
I didn't know either until I saw a picture on Facebook of my brother on his. He hadn't even told me he was buying yet another bike
Bloody stopped again! Still love bsa, new one nice let's face it if India hadn't brought bsa name back no one in UK was interested. And Enfield is all Indian too!
Very true
So is Norton.
I have the same Legacy machine great looking machine 😊
Mines Just coming up to its first service
No issues with mine so far and love the bike😊😊
Hope Ian enjoys as much as I do 😊😊😊
Great to hear. Enjoy :)
Lee Enfield 303 ..... I am sure noone would argue with one of those machines ! A fine weapon , even today .
Agreed. Learned to load clips and march up and down endlessly shouldering one in the CCF (Combined Cadet Force) at school.
SO FAR SO GOOD, END OF SUMMER IS WHEN WE'LL ALL GET THE TRUE PICTURE. 🇬🇧
Yes and probably going to require massive investment to sustain and increase the range of offerings like RE
What a lovely bike too 👏🤜
Yes it looks good and has some nice touches to it. Cheers
Was looking at these at the MCN Festival at the weekend. Be a difficult decision between the BSA and Interceptor. I definitely prefer the look from the exhaust side of the BSA, not so keen on the hoses on show the other side.
Personally, I would currently go Royal Enfield simply because it's more proven, but good luck to all the new BSA buyers, their experience will influence how future sales go.
I agree with you. It's a great looking bike but having owned an Interceptor, I'd go with that again rather than the BSA. He loves it and, of course, in the end that is all that matters.
I heard BSA still make mid level telescopic sights for rifles plus they were making bikes in Nigeria with Yamaha engines but probably not for export?
I'm 'old school' and had real Royal Enfield's, 1965 Continental GT, Crusaders, etc.
I didn't know that about them still making telescopic sights - that's cool if it's for real. Plus the Yamaha engines in Nigeria. I'll try and find out through my network. Post a pic of your old RE bikes - people would love to see them. Cheers
Bloody Sore Arse..... had 2 BSAs back in the day and am considering getting one of these, just for old times sake.
Let us know if you do
The speedo getting stuck is an issue with the Royal Enfield new Classic 350 but it can be sorted under warranty so I've seen. Not an issue with the Classic 500, as the clocks are totally different.
Agreed - it's a week known issue. Seems to stick in hot weather! Mines been working normally again but let's see next time! Cheers
Bought new .. love mine .
Enjoyed the video but curious to hear where Ian bought his bike from because as far as I know there are no Sussex dealers stocking or servicing them. The website told me my nearest dealer (from Eastbourne) is in Maidstone. That dealer is on open 9-1 on a Saturday and closed Sundays so I’m screwed for getting it serviced under warranty. If there were more (nearer) dealers I’d buy one.
Pretty sure he said Maidstone in Kent so not down the road for sure!
Is this for the bsa? Alfs motorcycles in worthing is now a b s a dealer
Bsa
Worth knowing thank you.. I haven’t been there in ages.. might have a spin over at the weekend 👍🏻
BSA used to mean "Bits Sort of Assembled".
.... or "Best Scrapped Altogether"😂😂
Nice to see some west sussex riders. Will look out for hou
Thanks Nigel. See you out there!
Detractors said it stood for "Bits stuck anywhere". Always had BSAs back in the day. Great bikes, but not related in any way to the modern BSAs it's name only. They look like nice bikes though!
Does the Legacy Edition come with Metal mudguards or are they made from plastic coated with Chrome?
I have just asked my friend who owns the bike and he says that they are definitely plastic. Cheers
A nice Bike 👍😊
BSA from my youth ‘Best Scrap Available.’
Let's hope that has changed now it has new funding and a drive to revive the old icon. Triumph did it and so did Royal Enfield. Norton also although I couldn't afford one!
Well is it on the market in UK. And how much it costs....suppose in the rest of Europe we will have to wait for it .
It's been out for a short while in the UK. Some small problems but they will be fixed. Not sure when it will be available in the rest of the world. Cheers
2 years waiting for it....big mystery...and how much it costs?
BSA-Bloody Sore Arse or Best Scrap Available lol!
I wonder if they will sell more bikes by calling it "BSA" than if they had come up with an original name - it sure ain't british and it sure ain't a BSA. I'll leave for someone else to decide if that is a good or a bad. It's a motorcycle born and raised in India with a Rotax engine, nothing inherently bad with that. The cracking oil tank seems like they have tried to keep some of the original BSA spirit going though...
Interesting - I wonder if they would have? Does a new name put people off? Does playing the nostalgic card mean more sales. I would have thought so. Saying that though I had an MG back in the old days but I don't look at the new MGs and get nostalgic. In my mind it's totally different and could have been called any name really. I'm not worried about where things are made - I just want reliability these days! Cheers
Lovely bike
It would be better if it had a Suzuki 650 Savage motorcycle engine in it.Much better looking motor. The Old Rotax Matchless repo was much better than the so called BSA.
Watching it from India 🇮🇳 Here BSA is the no1 cycle manufacturers thier cycles are real charm. but Bike still not Launched here😢
That's interesting! Thanks for letting me know! Best wishes. Nick
lol my 350 did 103 mph but only when suns out ?
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It's just one cylinder?
The website says single cylinder. It's not my bike - I've always been a Triumph Bonneville man (back in the day) so prefer twin cylinder motorcycles. Cheers
Kawasaki should build a KLR650 based Retro bike.
Agreed - "let the good times roll"
ps just ordered new speedo under warranty !
I need to do that for the Enfield!
"BSA":( Bastard Stopped Again!) LOL
Fake brit bikes naff
Give them two YEARS to improve /hone the look (change the radiator IMO)?
@@thesussexrider imo i find foreign built brit replicas a piss take out of our failed bike industry.
@@austinmatthews347 Wah Wah
@@ekspatriat not sure what that means