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    Honda CB500 vs BSA Gold Star

    Should you buy Honda CB500 or BSA Gold Star Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda CB500 price in is Rs 2,75,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BSA Gold Star price in is Rs 3,34,950 (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the power and torque of Gold Star stand at 45.62 PS and 55 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CB500 in 4 colours whereas the BSA Gold Star comes in 6 colours. Out of 14 user reviews, Gold Star scores 4.5 .

    CB500 vs Gold Star

    Key HighlightsCB500Gold Star
    Mileage -25 kmpl
    Max Power-45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm
    Body TypeRoadster BikesStreet Bikes
    Engine TypeSingle-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engineLiquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves, Twin Spark Plugs
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    Honda CB500 vs BSA Gold Star Comparison

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          Honda CB500
          Honda CB500
            Rs2,75,000*
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                BSA Gold Star
                BSA Gold Star
                  Rs3,34,950*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.3,20,223* Onwards
                Rs.3,85,910* Onwards
                Mileage
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                25 kmpl
                Max Power
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                45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm
                User Rating-
                4.5
                Based on BSA Gold Star Reviews
                Body Type
                Roadster Bikes
                Street Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 8,768
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                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                		₹ 10,554
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                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.22,153
                CB500 Insurance
                Rs.23,094
                Gold Star Insurance
                ColoursPearl Igneous BlackPearl Deep Ground GrayHighland Green
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
                Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves, Twin Spark Plugs
                Displacement
                501 cc
                652 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Air & Oil Cooled
                Liquid Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                4
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
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                Clutch
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                Wet Multiplate
                Gearbox
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                5 Speed
                Bore
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                100 mm
                Stroke
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                83 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                11.5:1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
                Starting System
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                Kick and Self Start
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                Features
                USB Charging Port
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                		Yes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Analogue and Digital
                Analogue
                Roadside Assistance
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                		Yes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Analogue
                Tachometer
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                Analogue
                Tripmeter
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                Analogue
                Odometer
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                Analogue
                Analogue
                Seat Type
                Single
                Single
                Rear Footpegs
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                		YesYes
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                Features and Safety
                Braking Type
                Anti-lock Braking System
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                Fuel Gauge
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                Analog
                Additional Features/Information
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                Honda Selectable Torque
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                Performance
                Overall Mileage
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                25 kmpl
                Claimed Top Speed
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                160 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
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                12 L
                Wheelbase
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                1425 mm
                Kerb Weight
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                201 kg
                Seat height
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                782 mm
                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                Halogen
                Taillight
                LED
                Bulb
                Indicators
                LED
                Bulb
                Low Fuel IndicatorNoYes
                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                320 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                255 mm

                Pros & Cons

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                • Honda CB500

                  • Strong torque output of 43.3 Nm
                  • Multiple variant options to suit different buyer preferences

                  BSA Gold Star

                  • Comfortable riding position
                  • Classic design with retro looks
                  • Smooth acceleration and good mid-range torque

                • Honda CB500

                  • Instrument console isn’t that feature-packed

                  BSA Gold Star

                  • Vibrations start to creep in around 4,000rpm
                  • The clutch is a bit on the heavier side

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                User Reviews of Comparison

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                  sumit on Jul 18, 2026
                  4.3
                  Old school character & thumpy
                  I was looking for a big bike that is easy to handle & has some character. BSA Gold Star has a classic & thumpy character that makes you feel like an old school charm. I'm primarily using it for city & highway rides. I have ridden it around 6000 kms that include both city & highway rides. The bike has great rear suspension & okayish front suspension (could've been improved). I prefer to setup the pre load to 4 (against the default 2) for better quality ride. Yes, Definitely go for it if you're looking for a thumpy performance & old school characterful bike. Suites best for city & highway commutes. It's a proper roadster with good mileage & lower end torque.
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                  architt on May 06, 2025
                  4.7
                  Great bike
                  Bought this bike 6 months ago and done almost 9000km and the bike is running smooth did a little little bit of modification to exhaust now it sounds better than the re650’s. Good performance, very comfortable mileage is not good but enough for a 650cc motorcycle, if anyone is looking for re 650 i would recommend do take a test ride of goldstar you will not regret
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                  noo on Feb 22, 2025
                  4.5
                  Very good bike
                  The performance will be just like the classic 650. Even though It has an upward riding position, it's still a comfortable bike. Cannot tell until I know the real price from my area because what I see online isn't always real style and design-wise this would be the coolest bike ever made in India.
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                  vijay on Oct 11, 2024
                  2.7
                  Battery issue and pathetic service
                  Battery issue and pathetic service quality. Vehicle stopped inbetween as battery discharge while running. Unreliable vehicle without proper service back up. After the vehicle got serviced from the authorised service station, same issue occured again. No quality in service
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                  aflatoon on Sep 07, 2024
                  4.5
                  Legend Reborn
                  Simply Superb . Cannot wait to own my baby. As a child only dreamt of owning British bikes like the Bsa Goldstar and now reality I not that far.
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                FAQs on Honda CB500 and BSA Gold Star

                Q) Which bike among Honda CB500 and BSA Gold Star is cheaper?

                A) Honda CB500 price starts at Rs 2,75,000 & BSA Gold Star price starts at Rs 3,34,950 in Delhi . Honda CB500 is cheaper between these.
                *Ex-showroom price in Delhi
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