BSA’s First Adventure Motorcycle Thunderbolt ADV Breaks Cover: 334cc Engine, Modern Features
BSA unveiled its first adventure motorcycle, the BSA Thunderbolt ADV, at EICMA 2025. This name marks a comeback after 53 years. It combines modern features with a classic touch. It features a 334cc engine, three ABS modes, and Bluetooth connectivity. This bike will be available in global markets by 2026. In India, it will compete with the Hero Xpulse 210 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
After teasing for weeks, the company showcased its first-ever adventure motorcycle, the Thunderbolt ADV, at the ongoing EICMA 2025 show in Italy. The BSA Thunderbolt will be the first ADV from this classic-looking motorcycle maker, which has already launched the Gold Star 650, Bantam 350, and Scrambler 650.
The name Thunderbolt holds a special place in BSA's history. The last bike to roll out of the company's Birmingham plant in 1972 also carried this name. Close to 53 years later, BSA has returned to the market with this very name.
The Thunderbolt is all-modern in design, yet it features a classic touch. The bike somewhat resembles the Yezdi Adventure, but focuses on both touring and off-roading.
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The BSA Thunderbolt features several modern features, including twin asymmetrical headlights, a front beak and tall adjustable windscreen, a yellow paint scheme, knuckle guards, and a sculpted fuel tank, LED twin-pod taillights, a luggage rack, and an upswept exhaust. It also features a new semi-fairing design, which provides better wind protection during riding.
The BSA Thunderbolt is powered by the same 334cc DOHC, 4-valve, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine as the Yezdi Adventure (2025). This engine produces 29.2 bhp and 29.6 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike features three ABS modes: Road, Rain, and Off-Road. It also offers Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.
The Thunderbolt rides on 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels shod with dual-purpose tires. Suspension is handled by USD front forks (200mm travel) and a rear monoshock (180mm travel). Braking is handled by a single disc setup on both wheels and dual-channel ABS. The bike's fuel tank capacity is 15.5 liters, and its dry weight is reported to be 185 kg.
The company hasn't officially confirmed an India launch yet, but the BSA Thunderbolt will be available in select global markets by mid-2026. Upon its launch in India, it will compete with motorcycles like the Hero Xpulse 210, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, and TVS Apache RTX 300.
