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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
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Redditch Series Single Channel
Rs. 1.93 Lakh
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BSA Gold Star 650 STD bike
BSA Gold Star 650
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
    Chain Drive
    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
    -
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    -
    Front Disc Size
    300
    320 mm
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    22
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    20
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    19
    18 X 2.5"
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    30
    -
    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
    -
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    check
    -
    Gear Indicator
    -
    Tachometer
    -
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    -
    Odometer
    Digital
    -

    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
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    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
    Chain Drive
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.096 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    Lead Acid
    -
    Top Speed
    114 kmph
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    Bore x Stroke
    72 mm x 85.8 mm
    -
    Charging Socket
    check
    -
    Configuration
    9.5 : 1
    11.5:1
    Cooling type
    Air/Oil Cooled
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    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
    -
    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
    -
    Turn Signal
    Halogen Bulb
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Single Channel ABS
    check
    Brake Assist
    Single Channel ABS
    -
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    -
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2145 mm
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    Width
    785 mm
    -
    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
    -
    Seat Height
    805 mm
    780 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    195 kg
    201 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    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 Chain Drive 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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      • DM
        Dhiman Majumder
        16 Sep 2024
        3.4
        Maintenance required very frequently and cost of maintenance is too high.
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      • H
        Hemant
        15 Sep 2024
        4.2
        Good bike, but mileage is less. Heavy bike built quality is good but needs more maintenance and money.
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      • AM
        Arman Malik
        14 Sep 2024
        3.8
        Bike is all well, but she has very low mileage; this is big problem. And otherwise everything is ok, no problem for this bike Thank you, bullet
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        Sahil Soni
        14 Sep 2024
        3.0
        Value for money bike for me it’s a passion to drive this class but after sales services are not up to the mark, particularly this classic 350 model.
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      • JP
        Jeevak Prabhakar
        12 Sep 2024
        5.0
        It's great. I don't intend to sell it ever. It's a great vehicle for trips to the mountains. It is also a solid, cool, reliable vehicle.
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