Bultaco returns with new 300cc adventure bike
Bultaco, the historic Spanish motorcycle brand known for its trials and off-road motorcycles of the 1960s and ’70s, is making another return to the motorcycle market with the Rally GT 300.
The brand’s original factory closed in 1983. Bultaco attempted a revival beginning in 2014 with electric motorcycles, but that effort ultimately produced the Brinco electric pedal-assist model before ending in bankruptcy. Now, Bultaco is returning with a conventional gasoline-powered motorcycle aimed at the growing small-displacement adventure segment.
The Rally GT 300 was developed in collaboration with Spanish motorcycle manufacturer Leonart and is manufactured in China. According to RideApart, the model represents a more practical approach to reviving the Bultaco name, rather than attempting to directly recreate one of the company’s historic models.
Bultaco describes the Rally GT 300 as an everyday adventure motorcycle designed for urban riding, highway travel and light off-road use. The motorcycle is powered by a 292cc single-cylinder engine with DOHC, four valves, liquid cooling and Bosch electronic fuel injection. The company claims 28 horsepower at 9,500 rpm and 25 Nm of torque and is paired with a six-speed transmission and multidisc oil-bath clutch.
The Rally GT 300 uses a perimeter frame, inverted front fork and rear monoshock. Disc brakes are fitted at both ends with ABS. Bultaco lists a claimed weight of 331 pounds (150 kg), a 34.8-inch (883mm) seat height, 10.2 inches (260mm) of ground clearance and a 4.2-gallon (16-liter) fuel tank. A 19-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel are intended to balance on-road handling with off-road capability.
The bike also incorporates several modern features, including an integrated dash camera that automatically records in five-minute loops. Riders can save footage for safety or to document rides. A five-inch TFT display provides information including speed, rpm, gear position and fuel level, while LED lighting is used throughout the motorcycle.
Bultaco/Leonart says its racing division, Bultaco Racing, was involved in tuning the Rally GT 300’s handling characteristics. The company lists the model at €3,999 (~$4,600 USD) in Spain, positioning it as a relatively affordable entry into the adventure motorcycle segment.
Bultaco’s use of a Chinese manufacturing partner is consistent with the broader industry trend among revived motorcycle brands. Whether the strategy gives Bultaco a sustainable path back into the motorcycle business remains to be seen. For now, the Rally GT 300 gives the historic brand a new product and an entry point into a more accessible motorcycle category.
As of publication, Bultaco has not announced U.S. availability for the Rally GT 300. Current information from Bultaco and European motorcycle media indicates an initial launch in Spain, with potential availability elsewhere in Europe.
