In the latter case, the old "Bushman" name was recalled to duty; it had previously been used on high ground clearance Bantams sold to the likes of Australian sheep farmers.
The very comprehensive spares business continued to supply the world's Norton twin owners and restorers.
Development work with Government agencies and non-European motorcycle manufacturers had been augmented with the strength from the Southampton-based Regal Group and in 1999 a 500cc version of the Gold SR was launched for the European and American markets.
By 2003, it had become clear that demand for the hand built Gold SR was not reaching previous expectations and production ceased.
Mahindra Group also owns a majority stake in France's Peugeot Motocycles[citation needed], and it has reintroduced Jawa motorcycles in India launching new models.
Named Gold Star after the 1950s/1960s original and with similar styling, it will have a 652 cc liquid cooled engine.