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BSA Gold Star 650 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 652cc liquid-cooled engine makes 45.6 bhp and 55 Nm through a 5 Speed. With a kerb weight of 201 kg that is 227 bhp per tonne, 30th best power-to-weight of the 51 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Torque is high relative to peak power, which is what you want for pulling away with a pillion and riding a gear higher in traffic rather than chasing the redline.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 201 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12 L
- Seat height
- 782 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1425 mm
- Length
- 2206 mm
- Width
- 817 mm
- Height
- 1093 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/90-18
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-R17
Engine
- Engine
- 652 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 45.6 bhp
- Torque
- 55 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 25 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 255 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic hydraulic fork with cover tubes, 120 mm stroke
- Rear suspension
- Twin Shock Absorbers with 5-step Adjustable Preload
Source: BSA official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Gold Star 650 weighs 201 kg with fluids, has an 782 mm seat, 150 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1425 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 12 litres, good for about 294 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/90-18 front and 150/70-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Interceptor 650, Classic 650 and Shotgun 650
Against Interceptor 650, Classic 650 or Shotgun 650, it gets tubeless tyres that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: slipper clutch, digital console, led headlamp and bluetooth connectivity, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the Gold Star 650 has
- Tubeless tyres
Rivals have, it lacks
- Slipper clutch
- Digital console
- LED headlamp
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Colours
- Highland Green
- Shadow Black
- Silver Sheen
- Insignia Red
Gold Star 650 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Gold Star 650?
- It uses a 652cc engine producing 45.6 bhp and 55 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the Gold Star 650 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 782 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the Gold Star 650 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the Gold Star 650 have?
- 10 items across 3 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and side-stand engine cut-off. Some are variant-specific.
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₹3.37 Lakh