BSA launched its first product after ages with the Goldstar 650 into the Indian market, on paper bike looks very good with excellent power and stays true to its classic heritage with modern touches. Let’s see what the Goldstar 650 has to offer.
BSA Goldstar 650 Price and Colours
Price – 2.99 Lakhs ex-showroom to 3.35 Lakhs ex-showroom
Colors:
- Insignia Red ♥️
- Midnight Black 🖤
- Shadow Black 🖤
- Dawn Silver
- Highland Green 💚
- Silver Sheen – Legacy Edition
BSA Goldstar 650 Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve |
| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled |
| Spark Plugs | Twin spark plugs |
| Displacement | 652 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Power Output | 44 hp at 6500 rpm |
| Torque Output | 55 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed gearbox |
BSA Goldstar 650 is powered by a single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled engine with twin spark plugs with a displacement of 652 cc and a compression ratio of 11:5:1. Goldstar 650 pumps out 44 hp at 6500 rpm and 55 nm at 4000 rpm mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
The company says this bike has the best in class NVH levels and a fantastic rideability from as low as 2000 rpm most of the riding can be done in under 2000 rpm is what company says and a very engaging riding experience can be offered from the single-cylinder engine with no flat lines in the power delivery and a fantastic thumping sound gives the Goldstar 650 a nice character.
Brakes and Tires
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Front Brake | 320 mm floating disc with twin-piston calipers (Brembo) |
| Rear Brake | 235 mm disc with single-piston caliper (Brembo) |
| ABS | Dual channel ABS |
| Front Tire | Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp, 100/90 R18 |
| Front Wheel | Wire spoke alloy rims |
| Rear Tire | Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp, 150/70 R17 |
| Rear Wheel | Wire spoke alloy rims |
Goldstar 650 braking is a phenomenal one with a large single 320 mm floating disc with twin-piston calipers from the house of Brembo and a single 235 mm single-piston caliper from Brembo and dual channel ABS as standard. Brembo brakes are seen on higher capacity and costlier bikes but BSA has given them at that price point which is outstanding.
Goldstar 650 tires are taken care of by Pirelli phantcom sportscomp at the front with 100/90 R18 wire spoke alloy rims and a 150/70 R17 same Pirelli at the rear with wire spoke alloy wheels. Goldstar 650 stays true to its classic nature but in case of a puncture, you better find a puncture shop immediately as these are tube tires.
Suspension and Dimensions
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock absorbers with 5-step preload adjustability |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm |
| Seat Height | 780 mm |
| Weight | 201 kg |
Suspension duties are taken care of by 41 mm telescopic forks at the front and twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustability for preload at the rear. Goldstar 650 has a wheelbase of 1425 mm with a seat height of low 780 mm and a weight of 201 kg.
Goldstar 650 Mileage and Fuel capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mileage | 25 kmpl (4.0 liters / 100 km) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 liters |
| Delivery & Test Rides | Begin at the start of September |
Goldstar 650 will return a mileage of 25 kmpl or 4.0 liters / 100 km is what BSA is saying and a fuel capacity of 12 liters.
Deliveries and test rides begin at the start of September.
