BSA
BSA Scrambler 650 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 652cc liquid-cooled engine makes 45.62 bhp and 55 Nm through a 5 Speed. With a kerb weight of 208 kg that is 219 bhp per tonne, 64th best power-to-weight of the 135 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Torque is high relative to peak power, which is what you want for pulling away with a pillion and riding a gear higher in traffic rather than chasing the redline.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 652 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
- Power
- 45.6 bhp
- Torque
- 55 Nm
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 208 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12 L
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Ground clearance
- 187 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1465 mm
Brakes & suspension
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks, 41 mm Dia, 138 mm travel
- Rear suspension
- Twin Shock Absorbers with 5 Step adj. preload, 127mm travel.
Source: BSA official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Scrambler 650 weighs 208 kg with fluids, has an 820 mm seat, 187 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1465 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 12 litres.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Bear 650, Scram 440 and Gold Star 650
Against Bear 650, Scram 440 or Gold Star 650, it gets dual-channel abs, traction control and slipper clutch that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: single-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Scrambler 650 has
- Dual-channel ABS
- Traction control
- Slipper clutch
Rivals have, it lacks
- Single-channel ABS
- Front disc brake
- Rear disc brake
Colours
- Victor Yellow
- Raven Black
- Thunder Grey
Scrambler 650 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Scrambler 650?
- It uses a 652cc engine producing 45.62 bhp and 55 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the Scrambler 650 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 820 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Scrambler 650 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the Scrambler 650 have?
- 11 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, traction control, side-stand engine cut-off, hazard lamps and slipper clutch. Some are variant-specific.
Scrambler 650 from
₹3.27 Lakh