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Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs BSA Gold Star 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Classic 350 or BSA Gold Star 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Classic 350 and Gold Star 650. Royal Enfield Classic 350 Price starts at Rs.1.93 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Redditch Series Single Channel and BSA Gold Star 650 Price starts at Rs.3.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Royal Enfield Classic 350 is 1 cylinder, 349 cc Engine can generate 20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm power whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is a 4 cylinder, 652 cc Engine can generate 45hp @6500rp power. In terms of mileage, Classic 350 provides a mileage of 41.55 kmpl (base model), and Gold Star 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in 2 colours & 6 variants whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is available in 5 colours & 2 variants.

Classic 350 vs Gold Star 650

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Classic 350BSA Gold Star 650
PriceRs.1.93 LakhRs.3.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity349 cc652 cc
Power20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm45hp @6500rp
Mileage/Range41.55 kmplN/A km/charge
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Royal Enfield Classic 350 Redditch Series Single Channel bike
Redditch Series Single Channel
Rs. 1.93 Lakh
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BSA Gold Star 650 STD bike
STD
Rs. 3.00 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.17 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.37 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
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Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
349 cc
652 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
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Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
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Front Disc Size
300
320 mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
22
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
20
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Front Wheel Size
19
18 x 2.5
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
30
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Rear Wheel Size
18
17 X 4.25"
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic4mforks13mtravel
41mm telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Front Tyre Size
100/90 - 19
100/90-18

Instrumentation

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

Daytime Running Lights
check
-
LED headlight
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years or 30000 km
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Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Twin Downtube Spine Frame
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Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
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Ignition
CDI
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
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Engine Capacity
349 cc
652 cc
Engine Type
4 Stroke& Air-Oil Cooled Engine& Spark Ignition& Single Cylinder
Liquid-cooled, single- cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
No. of Cylinders
1
4
No. of valves per cylinder
2
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Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
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Battery Type
Lead Acid
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Top Speed
114 kmph
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Bore x Stroke
72 mm x 85.8 mm
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Charging Socket
check
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Configuration
9.5 : 1
11.5:1
Cooling type
Air/Oil Cooled
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Comfort & Convenience

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

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

Length
2145 mm
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Width
785 mm
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Height
1090 mm
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Wheelbase
1390 mm
1425 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.3 Litres
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Body Type
Cruiser
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Seat Height
805 mm
780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
195 kg
201 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
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Pros & Cons

Pros
  • New J-series platform offers great mix of handling & ride
  • Straight-line stability & balance is good for highway riding
  • Design looks beautiful & timeless classic
  • Exhaust note resembles the old thump of the Bullet
  • Fit & finish is one of the best at this price range
  • Seating comfort is very good for long rides
  • 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
Cons
  • It lacks modern features like digital speedometer
  • No LED lights
  • The top models are pricey
  • Ride quality feels stiff at lower speeds
  • 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
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Detailed Comparison of Royal Enfield Classic 350 and BSA Gold Star 650

Safety

Classic 350 comes loaded with Single Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light. Gold Star 650 has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Transmission

Royal Enfield Classic 350 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Gold Star 650 comes with 5 Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Classic 350 has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. BSA Gold Star 650 has seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Royal Enfield Classic 350 and BSA Gold Star 650 Owner Reviews

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  • Gold Star 650 Review
    • TD
      Thakur Deep
      12 Nov 2024
      3.8
      Excellent in mileage and control the sound is very good and note slip in mud.
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    • SS
      Syed Shakeel
      25 Oct 2024
      4.2
      Re classic 350 is best in class but have demerits too like vibrating engine, low quality indicators , no led lights & no digital display. These features lacking in 2024.
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      Shashank Jha
      29 Days ago
      5.0
      Superb riding experience and feeling it gives royal feeling as its name has thank you so much for this bike love royal Enfield classic 350 and it's non comparable.
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    • HC
      Harshit Chaudhary
      1 Month ago
      3.0
      Its a lovable machine for a bike enthusiastic person but with very high maintenance of this love. I have been using this for last 5 year, its comes out to be my best companion.
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    • S
      Sameer
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      This bike has been kept like a family member till now, and its without a single scratch. It is all original. It has a meter reading of 20800 km only. The service of the bike was done timely from the showroom.
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