BSA Scrambler 650 Review! From Concept to Reality!? This is One VERY Special Motorcycle

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In this video I ride the New BSA Scrambler 650, Or is it?... This custom BSA scrambler build by Moore Speed Racing is really something else! from the looks to the way it rides, this really is a special motorcycle.
I go into all the work that has been done to this bike and also the way it feels, how it rides, the character of that 650cc big single cylinder engine, and more...
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[@FreddieDobbs]

This is one of the coolest looking scramblers🔥

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It really is! 👌🏻

[@user-gn7cm6db2d]

What a stunning looking bike,looks fantastic and beautifully built.

[@keithmayes4842]

Grateful to you championing British customisers and engineering. Lovely looking bike can't wait to see the others

[@owenanstey436]

Nice !!! Would like to see a more "subtle" radiator though.

[@JoJo-hc4dj]

I love this customised look, what a gorgeous paint job and the sound of it! ❤

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thank you so much!

[@Simon-oy7yi]

Lovely looking bike! I would like to see it with a larger front wheel and a smaller rad like the Triumphs

[@per-arnehjorth9785]

Fantastic looking bike with a beautiful paint job! I only wish there would have been some smaller high efficient radiator available...

[@TheNorthernClassicRider]

That bike is stunning and sounds epic! Looking forward to seeing the other two👏👏👍

[@agrajag868]

Hello, its a Rotax engine, I've always been a fan.

[@barryjmarling]

That looks absolutely fantastic,love it,great job.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks, it sure does!

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Brilliant video, I've seen and admired the MSR scrambler for some time. Its absolutely stunning! Thanks for the content on it! Sean

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Glad you enjoyed it! Really starting to have a soft spot for these BSAs

[@barryrussell8431]

Lovely looking thing, well done @darcy & Moore's custom, great video. Looking forward to a full review.

[@WarpedX1]

Absolutely stunning looking bike, feel like I need to take a trip to MSR to see there other work. Great video as always!

[@darrenhall6509]

Thanks Darcy for another interesting revue, you`re getting really good at this. Would like one of these for sure, the sort of bike just to jump on a go and not worry about keeping it clean and the odd scratch or dent would make it look even better.

[@Tommy-Atkins]

Look at those mudguards!..the Ol’ man will have a fit!!….great for Southern Spain or California…not so good in the Lake District ⛈️🤣🤣⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes you’re right there 😂

[@cavscout62]

Sounds like a Proper Thumper should, brilliant!

[@andyjdaviestjk]

Love the look of this and that sound is brilliant

[@2wheeledwillie395]

Looks absolutely STUNNING! 😍

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It really is!

[@bhutka]

Great review MrDarcy , those guys at MSR do some great custom work at there cool shop ! Great guys 👍

[@lensmann100]

Great looks except for that radiator which wouldn't look out of place being used to heat someone's lounge!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Tbh it doesn’t bother me

[@pauldavis8421]

Awesome Bike ! I love it ! Looking forward to the other BSA reviews 👍

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thank you!

[@TheArtdecovampire]

That's really really lovely, as is the cafe racer. The motor looks great in that format and I can live with the radiator.

[@Heivang]

Every bike should come with a analog tach and speedo. By law if must be.

[@chr11sf]

And a key...

[@sanjaysharma-jf8fv]

And reserve valve on fuel tank

[@skierboy85]

Agreed. Bikes should be as analog as possible. With all of the electronics and nanny aids available they are turning into cars and nobody wants that. Maybe I am just turning into an old fart.

[@Heivang]

@@sanjaysharma-jf8fv yeah, and a fuel gauge.

[@bulthaosen1169]

Yeah. Nothing beats analog speedo and tach.

[@daveunsworth9931]

Lovely bike ,a longer front mudgaurd and it would be great .sounds great to.

[@vail4639]

Sounds great, it’s perfect

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

👌🏻👌🏻

[@pistolpete6321]

What a spectacular looking motorcycle!

[@melfzs]

Great job , they look brilliant!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chrisbolton5461]

Cracking video and a really classy custom job.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Many thanks!

[@aladinfox4098]

Love the enthusiasm.......simple changes make so much difference. Would be a satisfying project to complete gradually over time bit by bit and wouldn't cost the earth. 👍

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Absolutely!

[@MrTemplerage]

Blahtablahtablaht! Long time since we were hearing that on the street. Reminds me of my 68 mini trail without the spark arrestor.

[@raulantonioperezortiz1118]

The sweet spot to rev that motor at the end of the video... Sounds very nice 👌

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It does!

[@paulcooper5610]

Looks really nice but as soon as you started listing all those parts I knew it's something I can't afford. Guess the average buyer will just have to wait till the official BSA scrambler gets made. Hopefully this will give them some good ideas especially when it comes to the paint scheme.

[@cpkay33]

that paint job is sooooo good.

[@nizzmo100]

Great video mate...Awesome bike , I want one .

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thank you, me too!

[@rotax636nut5]

Now these bikes are what I'm talking about!

[@roygardiner2229]

I love the old-fashioned design of the petrol tank. I look forward to seeing something more suitable BSA bikes for a shorty like me.

[@BicepsAndBikinis]

Wow that’s incredible!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Sure is!

[@MichaelBrown-qh3fq]

That BSA Scrambler is Bloody Gorgeous! That paint job on the tank is perfect! I'd love to have and ride one of those, but sadly I'm unable to ride two wheels since my accident at work in 2009, only three wheels now due to my crippled left leg, Yet my passion will always be two wheels and that Bike is Wicked!! 🖤👍🤘

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It sure looks good! Sorry to hear that, but very inspirational that you keep the passion going😎

[@MichaelBrown-qh3fq]

I was absolutely devastated when my Lower Limb Specialist told me back in 2010 that I would never be able to ride two wheeled Motorcycles again, incase I damage my right leg, and the thought of a Trike was very alien to me, But I decided that the only way to go was to convert to a trike! Now since the summer of 2015, I have ridden my 2007 converted in early 2015 Harley Davidson 1580 Dyna Street Bob Ol' Skool Chopper Trike called "The Monster" And since 2015 I have been fabricating many one off parts in my Garage, and it now has a 60's-70's style about it, The answer in this life is whatever is thrown at You, never ever give up! And like I tell many people, always have a hobby to stimulate Your mind as it's good for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing! 👍🤘😎

[@duncancleverley6366]

Great bike.. good for Moorespeed for building this.. my personal taste would be less radical but loads of good ideas on this one. Wish I was going to the show to see it!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Fair enough! The next scrambler video is a slightly less extreme one, and I liked it even more!

[@robindalton1790]

The less radical one looks awesome, look forward to that review 😊

[@ruahinesrider]

Looks awesome.

[@billyking722]

Yes please come on bsa build it for real I would buy one perfect for my long legs should be pretty good on the muddy tracks too

[@niklash8242]

I ❤ British Small Arms!

[@MentatOfDune]

Great looking bike.

[@sambagogo777]

I normally don't like green motorbikes but for whatever reason it seems to really suit scramblers.

[@IanSixbikes-by6ei]

Love the look of the MSR BSA Scrambler, I was in my local BSA dealer last Saturday deciding how and what I'd need to do to turn a new Gold Star in to a Scrambler, the idea was actually inspired by the BSA Scrambler concept you and the Ol Man featured in your 2022 NEC report , it might now be the time to talk to MSR about building a BSA Scrambler for me. Looking forward to seeing your next BSA custom.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Great to hear, I must say I was very impressed by what they’ve done. I want one myself!

[@andyhoward940]

Beautiful paint job , stunning job all round except for the rad . Needs to be smaller and neater , I had an aprilia moto 6.5 (yeah I know) and the rad was never as conspicuous as this one , gotta say though the rotax engine ran very nicely .

[@mediocrecorps]

BSA is back, boiiiis

[@dustymiller7758]

Is that the rectifier behind the bash plate at 8:05? Lowest point of the frame and no protection from the elements?

[@chrisdagnall8666]

That is a really nice looking bike, its so well done it looks factory rather than custom. I guess there are a lot of items which add costs, for example the suspension upgrades, which add significantly, but you could get that look without all the other items. Really like the looks of the other two bikes looking forward to seeing the videos on those.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Totally agree, I’d opt for something less extreme and costly myself. Which is why I really enjoyed riding the other scrambler they sent me!

[@blipco5]

What is that doohickey on the exhaust collet? It looks like a cable or sensor?

[@YABBAHEY1]

Neat looking bike. My chiropractor recommends I get the Cafe racer version though, for "nostalgic purposes".

[@ukvamp]

i love it, sounds how a scrambler should sound!

[@Orwellianbiker]

Looks ace

[@awesomeappleby5923]

That looks very nice, Glad more people are doing different things with this new Goldie to attract more attention to it. Put that next to the Himalayan and it would look a different league, hope BSA are taking note. I can't wait to see the cafe Racer one, as that's what my new BSA is morphing into 👍

[@olethorhermansen5696]

What a fantastic paint job on that tank, absolutely gorgeous. Classic and tasteful, much better looking than the crome tank of the standard BSA. The golden rear sprocket is a miss in my view, but apart from that it's a great looking bike. A shame about the excessive noise though, such a nice bike doesn't need that.

[@nigelcox7477]

Hi Darcy… very interesting video, mainly because it shows what’s possible using the base bike as a starting point. Personally, the bike as it stands is not for me - I’d seek to make it very much like the prototype scrambler seen at the show. But I CAN see the possibilities. As for the bike as tested - it’s not true that it will offend no-one… that straight-thru pipe IS offensively loud, and plays into the hands of bike haters, which none of us need, do we? One curious feature - I wonder why there is 75mm of fresh air under the engine before you find the frame? Anyhow, good review as always, and really looking forward to the other custom versions. Cheers. 👍❤️😎✅

[@speedtriplerider7853]

great review of a really nice custom job - not my cup o tea but i get it

[@Steph9nine]

This bike looks the part! Very cool custom job it iss loud 😁. I wonder how it compaires to the scrambler 400 of triumph.

[@user-hf6ok2tj5h]

This custom scrambler may not be quite perfect yet but it's a proper transformation. Hats off to MSR for showing us what can be done with the modern classic platform. Here's hoping BSA management are paying attention too.

[@s.venkateswarpatnaik2484]

Nice looking BSA Scrambler🎉

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Sure is 👍🏼

[@Duckie313]

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[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes you’re absolutely right! 😊

[@grahamdraper665]

Sounds like my RE c500 with it's rocket gold star silencer, this maybe my next bike.

[@jez6208]

I'm a Royal Enfield man myself but I have to say, if I had the money or BSA started knocking these out at an affordable price, i reckon i'd get one. It looks and sounds amazing! 😊

[@smokestack7]

The BSA 650 Shadow Black is £5999 which is cheaper than the Interceptor!

[@drydendixon2079]

It’s just great to have BSA back in the mix. Yes I know they are owned by an Indian company but what isn’t. I bought a GS and very pleased with it.

[@timmcvittie436]

Love it 👍

[@bikerbeliever8169]

The signals or awesome on this bike. I prefer the street version over the scrambler but it sounds good. Nice thumper sound. The details though on this bike r just really nice though.

[@kwakithailand]

Lovely noise, indeed 👍 My 👍 as well as comment are well deserved for your restless work, Darcy.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@kwakithailand]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan as always, you're most welcome, mate 🤝

[@leerichardson3904]

Does look great, need to sort out the radiator though, looks like they just stuck on an old mini clubman’s….

[@fabricehaesendonck196]

love it !

[@girlinagale]

I went for a Halcyon Grey Classic 350 because I just know I want simple elegance.

[@EdBrock785]

Very nice Bike,but who is the kick starter?

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Lovely job looks really nice 😊😊 Definitely tho extended front mudguard needed and yes the exhaust will be sorted May look better with a bigger front wheel but it looks amazing 😊😊 ✅🙌🙌

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Absolutely!

[@paulsire]

Is this TMF's multimillion pound RE? 😂

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

😂

[@BlakesPipes]

Put me down for one, but I think I want the radiator to go away. Lol. Love the look, sorta close to the Triumph, but sounds nothing like one. Wonderful bike!😊

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Fair enough, the radiator doesn’t bother me tbh

[@BlakesPipes]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan the one you had looked ok, but loved the look of the cafe, and it stuck out to me. but i do like the look and what they did with it. might just be me. seeing it in real life you perceive it, in its true nature.

[@hailslaton]

I like it!

[@splodge5714]

I think it looks great, especially like the paint job, old BSA. Just needs a different exhaust, I prefer low level like the prototype scrambler. Nice review cheers.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes I agree. Thank you!

[@benschofield7565]

Noice. Cafe racer looks great. BSA really need to pull their finger out!

[@victoriabrockman5473]

It looks fantastic. I do think 450cc is about as large as I'd want to see a thumper. I wonder how it'll stack up with the Triumph 400 Scrambler. I can only really fault them for the lack of radiator protection with those knobbies. Knobbies will throw rocks even on the asphalt.

[@1234567marks]

Maybe having the exhaust take it’s OE route but then kick up behind the footpeg would look better, the gap at the front and under the engine that’s made visible by the high level re-route looks odd to my eye. It really needs a larger diameter front wheel as well IMO. P.S. the dials don’t go backwards, they just start from a different position to most other clocks.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I agree with you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

What a fabulous looking machine - I'd love a go on one of those puppies!!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It sure is, I’m sure you’d love them!

[@essexboydave]

They certainly look the part

[@nouradel6763]

Mr darcy,,a review of jawa perak or classic plz

[@Geshmaal]

I still reckon BSA should go ahead and make a version of a 650 Himalayan as Enfield are afraid of doing the same thing. The engine has already been used in the BMW F650GS so it has its own adventure heritage. I'd buy that, or this scrambler to be fair.

[@ericweber1969]

Looks excellent, I hope it’s a bit lighter than stock. Those are some seriously heavy bikes.

[@user-eg7uw9ls4o]

Reminds me of my B50

[@johnalleman1134]

Really like the bike, but to me, the thing that really lets it down is the home made looking exhaust. Apart from that… great!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Good isn’t it! Yes they are working on a new exhaust for it!

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Looks spot on but prefer the prototype, love scramblers, my monkeys getting the scrambler treatment.

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Got those grips on my monkey too!

[@cockneyspud]

I cut my teeth on scramblers 40 years ago and that looks the dogs, love it.

[@blondiejoe]

Wow, the loudness haha! I honestly would prefer a low pipe for a good all rounder, but it's an amazing looking bike.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Agreed!

[@dewipeach]

That's been done really well.. Stunning, if BSA themselves can turn out the same as a Bike, would be a winner. With what has come from Royal Enfield.. (I've a 21 BS4 Himalaya).. had they made a 650 single there'd be Competition. The 452 is a great improvement over the 411, so given the rest of the World has caught up on the Market, it should maintain the edge as allrounder.. but rollout a 650 single Scam... Oh boy.. If only I'd room for another Bike.. ....

[@mantarayal]

It's a sweet sweet ride. Bike haters of any sort should just chill out. Maybe the engineers who built the original would be looking down and wishing they had the tech to build this. I don't even think it's a maybe. Ride safe all. Cool vid Darcy.

[@andreglomm9843]

Nice 👍

[@stennerjs]

Can't wait to see the cafe racer reviewed!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Coming soon 😁

[@happygilmorides7353]

Love the look. That exhaust wont work sadly. Rest looks quality

[@chrisjonesbath]

That gap under the front of the engine looks very weird. I guess it is there on the original, just covered by the exhaust and stuff?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes I think it’s just covered up normally

[@splodge5714]

It's where the Cat would be.

[@chrisjonesbath]

@@splodge5714 I never thought that fitting a cat might improve the looks :-)

[@peteduch2151]

I would love one if it was aircooled

[@goldilocks913]

I think that angry lady would LOVE to see and hear this beautiful bike 😏

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I think she’d love it 😁

[@taylorruckner5976]

Shame we don't get these in the States. BSA announced they would come to the US "some time in 2023" but that has failed to materialize and I doubt they will make good on that promise.

[@tedsalmon2533]

Very cool looking bike indeed. Way too tall for me though and the exhaust is a bit much!

[@MrWebon]

I wish royale enfield made a 650 scrambler just like this. They’re missing an opportunity

[@stephensmith1118]

oil cooler wont work so well when its full of mud thrown off the front wheel....