There are lots of books about the BSA Bantam, about its history,
performance, lineage and the minutae of its specification, but none
of them will tell you what to look for when buying one secondhand.
That's what this book is about - it aims at being a
straightforward, practical guide to buying a used Bantam. It won't
list all the correct color combinations for each year, or analyze
the bike's design philosophy, or consider its background as part of
a troubled industry - there are excellent books listed at the end
of this one which do all of that. But hopefully it will help you
avoid buying a dud. Point by point, it takes the reader through
everything that needs looking at when buying a Bantam, plus spares
prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, a look at
auctions, restorations and paperwork. Over 23 years of production,
the Bantam is for some the definitive postwar British lightweight,
perhaps even the definitive one, with all its strengths, weaknesses
and character. Although there might seem to be a wide range of
models and special editions, all are based around the same 123, 148
or 174cc two-stroke engine. There were plenty of changes over the
years, but none of them changed the basic format of this classic
British commuter. Aside from all the history, the Bantam remains a
tremendous classic to own. It might not have the glamour of a big
road-burning Bonneville or Gold Star, but the Bantam remains the
most affordable route into classic bike ownership - better still,
it's a lot of fun!
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