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BSA Gold Star 650 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BSA Gold Star 650 or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Gold Star 650 and Super Meteor 650. BSA Gold Star 650 Price starts at Rs.3.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Price starts at Rs.3.64 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Astral. BSA Gold Star 650 is 4 cylinder, 652 cc Engine can generate 45hp @6500rp power whereas Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is a 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 46.3 bhp @ 7250 rpm power. In terms of range, Gold Star 650 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Super Meteor 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BSA Gold Star 650 is available in 5 colours & 2 variants whereas Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.

Gold Star 650 vs Super Meteor 650

Key HighlightsBSA Gold Star 650Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
PriceRs.3.00 LakhRs.3.64 Lakh
Engine Capacity652 cc648 cc
Power45hp @6500rp46.3 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/chargeN/A km/charge
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BSA Gold Star 650 STD bike
STD
Rs. 3.00 Lakh
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Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Astral bike
Astral
Rs. 3.64 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.37 Lakh
Price Breakup
4.10 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
-
4.2
Transmission Type
Manual
Chain Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
15.7 Litres
Engine Displacement
652 cc
648 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
-
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
-
Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
320 mm
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
41
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
41
Front Wheel Size
18 X 2.5"
19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
41
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
36
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 4.25"
16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
41mm telescopic forks
USForks
Rear Suspension
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Twin Shocks& 101mm travel& preload adjustable
Front Tyre Size
100/90-18
100/90 - 19

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
-
Touch Screen Display
-
Fuel level guage
-
check
Gear Indicator
-
check
Tachometer
-
Speedometer
-
Analogue
Odometer
-
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
check
LED headlight
-
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
-
3 Years or 40000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
-
Steel Tubular Spine Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
-
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
-
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
652 cc
648 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, single- cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
Parallel twin& 4 stroke& SOHC& Air-Oil Cooled
No. of Cylinders
4
2
No. of valves per cylinder
-
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Chain Drive
Battery Capacity
-
144 kwh
Top Speed
-
150 kmph
Bore x Stroke
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78 mm x 67.8 mm
Configuration
11.5:1
9.5 : 1
Cooling type
-
Air and Oil-Cooled
Fuelling
-
Fuel Injection
Max Power
45hp @6500rp
46.3 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque
55Nm @4000rpm
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Front Storage Box
-
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
check
Low Oil Indicator
-
check
Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
-
check
Riding Modes
-
Service Reminder Indicator
-
check
Under Seat Storage
-
GPS & Navigation
-
check
Console Type
-
Semi-Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
-
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
-
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
check
Hazard Warning Switch
-
check
Radial Tyres
-
Pass Light
-
check
Pillion Grabrail
-
check
Turn Signal
-
Halogen Bulb
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
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Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
-
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
-
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
-
2260 mm
Width
-
890 mm
Height
-
1155 mm
Wheelbase
1425 mm
1500 mm
Ground Clearance
-
135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
15.7 Litres
Body Type
-
Cruiser
Seat Height
780 mm
740 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
201 kg
241 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Modern-retro design looks good on the motorcycle
  • Biggest single-cylinder 652cc engine
  • Torque motor with 55 Nm of peak torque
  • Thumpy exhaust note
  • More affordable and powerful than its primary rival
  • Equipped with Brebmo brakes and Pirelli Phantom tyres
  • Good alternative to other expensive cruisers
  • Will look better / premium than the current 650cc bikes
  • Will use the smooth & punchy 650cc from Interceptor
Cons
  • Misses on modern features like digital cluster, bluetooth connectivity and more
  • The 5-speed transmission may disappoint some riders
  • The chrome on the motorcycle is difficult to maintain
  • Given that BSA is a new brand in the country, the number of sales and service centers is relatively limited
  • Lights look very similar to Meteor 350
  • No signs of LED illumination for headlamps and tail lamp cluster
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Detailed Comparison of BSA Gold Star 650 and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Safety

Gold Star 650 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Super Meteor 650 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On).

Transmission

BSA Gold Star 650 comes with 5 Manual transmission and Super Meteor 650 comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission.

Dimensions

BSA Gold Star 650 has a 12 Litres. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 has 1155 mm seat height and 15.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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