BREAKING: BSA Gold Star Launched In India
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a new rival!
- BSA Gold Star has been launched in India at a price of Rs 2,99,990 (ex-showroom)
- Features a design that closely resembles the original BSA Gold Star from the 60s
- It is powered by a 652cc single cylinder engine
BSA has launched the Gold Star in India at a starting price of Rs 2,99,990 (ex-showroom Delhi). Online bookings for the motorcycle have commenced
Here’s everything you need to know about the BSA Gold Star starting with a detailed breakdown of the price by colour.
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Gold Star Colour |
Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
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Insignia Red |
Rs 2,99,990 |
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Highland Green |
Rs 2,99,990 |
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Midnight Black |
Rs 3,11,990 |
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Dawn Silver |
Rs 3,11,990 |
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Shadow Black |
Rs 3,15,990 |
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Silver Sheen - Legacy Edition |
Rs 3,34,990 |
BSA Gold Star Design
The 2024 BSA Gold Star feels like a modern take on the iconic Gold Star from the 60s. It stays true to the retro design language we have come to associate with the golden era of British motorcycles.
The Gold Star features a round headlight, teardrop shaped tank and a single piece seat. The brand has given the bike chrome detailing on the tank, engine crankcase and exhaust. Opt for the ‘Shadow Black’ colour scheme, and you’d swap the chrome touches for matte finishes for that stealth look.
Overall, the bike looks quite good and small bits like the BSA badging on the tank, the company logo on the engine piston head and the logo on the side panel gives it a premium appeal.
BSA Gold Star Engine And Performance
The BSA Gold Star is powered by a 652cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine paired to a 5-speed transmission. The engine outputs 45.6PS at 6500rpm and 55Nm at 4000rpm. The Gold Star being powered by a big-single will likely offer a riding experience that is quite different from other roadsters in the market such as the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 which is powered by a twin-cylinder engine.
We can expect the BSA Gold Star to offer a riding experience that will be similar to the discontinued Royal Enfield Classic 500, with the iconic ‘thump’ which big singles are known for.
BSA Gold Star Underpinnings
The BSA Gold Star is built on a dual-cradle frame and is suspended on 41mm telescopic fork and twin gas charged shock absorbers, with 5-step preload adjustability.
The roadster rolls on an 18-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheel with 100-section front and 150-section rear Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp tyres. Braking duties are handled by a 320mm front and 255mm rear disc, with dual-channel ABS.
BSA Gold Star Features
The BSA Gold Star gets a twin-pod analogue instrument console with a speedometer on the left and a tachometer on the right. The Gold Star’s console features a digital inset on both the pods, with the one on the left showing odometer and tripmeter readouts, and the one on the right showing fuel level.
There are also telltale lights mounted on top of the headlight section, showing neutral, side-stand indicator and check engine light. Other features on the Gold Star include a USB charging port and safety additions like an anti-theft engine immobiliser.
BSA Gold Star Rivals
The BSA Gold Star currently has no rivals in the 650cc single-cylinder segment, so it goes up against other retro roadsters in the market such as the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. The Interceptor 650 for perspective starts at Rs 3,03,000 (ex-showroom).
BSA Gold Star User Reviews
- Old school character & thumpyI 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.Read More
- Great bikeBought 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 regretRead More4 3
- Very good bikeThe 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.Read More2
- Battery issue and pathetic serviceBattery 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 serviceRead More3 2
- Legend RebornSimply 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.1 3