The legacy brand's steady revival continues with a pair of pitch-perfect makeovers for its flagship roadster.Dead for roughly five decades, BSA has found new life in the 2020s thanks to Indian auto behemoth Mahindra & Mahindra's Classic Legends sub-brand.The moto-focused operation has invested heavily in resurrecting a number of dearly departed nameplates.The Birmingham Blue edition pays tribute to the brand's English origins with a deep blue paint scheme, immaculate pin striping and color-matched fenders. - Credit: BSA MotorcyclesIn BSA's case, that has translated to the Gold Star 650, Scrambler 650 and Bantam 350 so far.AdvertisementAdvertisementAs the flagship, the Gold Star 650 merits extra TLC, hence the two new history-honoring special editions the brand quietly announced.Past is prologueFirst up is the crisp and clean Gold Star 650 Birmingham Blue edition, featuring a deep blue tank and side covers with immaculate pin striping and matching fenders, plus a blacked-out exhaust pipe.This variant pays tribute to the brand's Birmingham, England roots; BSA began life as the Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited 165 years ago (in 1861).The Brooklands Black edition is defined by its black-and-silver livery and distinctive gold pinstripe nodding to BSA's racing heyday. - Credit: BSA MotorcyclesThe motorcycle division rolled out its first bike in 1910, launched the Gold Star in the 1930s and soared through the '50s and '60s before going belly up in 1973.AdvertisementAdvertisementSecond up is the shinier, stripier BSA Gold Star 650 Brooklands Black treatment, highlighted by black side covers, silver fenders and a tank featuring both colors, bisected by a gold pinstripe.BSA's Gold Star 650 generates 45 horsepower at 6,500 rpm from a 652cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, a big jump over from the original's smaller air-cooled singles. - Credit: BSA MotorcyclesThis edition honors BSA's performance and racing heritage, which peaked in the 1950s, when BSA was, believe it or not, the world's largest moto maker.Reportedly one in four motos sold at that time was made by BSA, with the brand simultaneously enjoying big victories on the track from Daytona to Santa Catalina.From the headlight and indicators to the mirrors and gauges, the round retro details are unmissable. - Credit: BSA MotorcyclesLike all Gold Star 650s, these bikes also celebrate the original Gold Star motos; manufactured between 1938 and 1963, the 350cc and 500cc single-cylinder four-stroke bikes evolved into some of the fastest street rides in the '50s. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe new Gold Star incarnation, meanwhile, boasts a 652cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled power plant making 45 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 55 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. Another key difference between the two editions is the Birmingham Blue's beautifully blacked out exhaust system; it's silver on the Brooklands Black variant. - Credit: BSA MotorcyclesThe bike's reliable Brembo brakes, 41 mm telescopic forks and twin rear shock absorbers keep the ride stable and comfortable. The gorgeous retro-styled looks, of course, speak for themselves. More to come Further details could not be more scant with these two new treatments, which BSA hints they will be available in the UK, at least. As the revitalized brand's footprint has grown stateside, we can merely cross our fingers for a domestic release.AdvertisementAdvertisementWant to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.Related TopicsAdventure Vehicles, Everyday Excellence, Retro Motorcycles