The BSA Gold Star 650 motorcycle has been spotted testing in India and the recently spotted test mule of the BSA Gold Star motorcycle seems to be in its final production form.
Speaking about the upcoming BSA Gold Star 650, the retro-themed motorcycle has been already launched in the United Kingdom and it is priced at GBP 6,500 (Rs 6.62 lakh, approximately).
In comparison, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is priced at GBP 6,599 (Rs 6.72 lakh, approximately). However, prices for the Royal Enfield Interceptor motorcycle in India starts from Rs 3.03 lakh (ex-showroom).
That being said, both motorcycles are powered by a 650cc engine. However, the BSA Gold Star 650 motorcycle is powered by a single-cylinder engine rather than a parallel-twin engine in the Interceptor 650.
Diving into details, the BSA Gold Star 650 motorcycle uses a 652cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve engine. This engine produces 44.27bhp of peak power at 6,000rpm and 55Nm of peak torque at 4,000rpm. Moreover, the BSA Gold Star 650 motorcycle is equipped with a 5-speed gearbox.
Looking at the images, the BSA Gold Star 650 looks really good and we expect retro motorcycle lovers to fall head-over-heels for this motorcycle. In fact, the BSA Gold Star 650 looks very similar to the original BSA Gold Star from the 1960s.
In terms of Hardware, the BSA Gold Star 650 uses a dual-cradle steel frame chassis, 41mm telescopic fork at the front and twin pre-load adjustable shock absorbers at the rear. Moreover, the motorcycle comes equipped with a 320mm disc brake at the front and a 255mm disc brake at the rear.
That being said, despite its retro looks, the BSA Gold Star 650 is a modern motorcycle with features such as an LCD display, dual-channel ABS, slipper clutch, USB charger, LED taillamp and more.
Thoughts About The BSA Gold Star 650 Motorcycle
The BSA Gold Star 650 is a retro-themed motorcycle that will suit those looking for a comfortable retro-themed motorcycle with plenty of torque. That being said, we expect the BSA Gold Star 650 to undercut the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 in terms of pricing when it is launched in India.
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