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Royal Enfield Classic 650 vs BSA Gold Star 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Classic 650 or BSA Gold Star 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Classic 650 and Gold Star 650. Royal Enfield Classic 650 Price starts at Rs.3.37 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Red and Blue Hotrod and BSA Gold Star 650 Price starts at Rs.3.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Royal Enfield Classic 650 is 2 cylinder, 647 cc Engine can generate 46.3bhp @ 7250 rpm power whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is a 1 cylinder, 652 cc Engine can generate 45hp @6500rpm power. In terms of range, Classic 650 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Gold Star 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Royal Enfield Classic 650 is available in 2 colours & 3 variants whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is available in 5 colours & 2 variants.

Classic 650 vs Gold Star 650

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Classic 650BSA Gold Star 650
PriceRs.3.37 LakhRs.3.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity647.95 cc652 cc
Power46.3bhp @ 7250 rpm45hp @6500rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/chargeN/A km/charge
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Royal Enfield Classic 650 Red and Blue Hotrod  bike
Red and Blue Hotrod
Rs. 3.37 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
3.80 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.37 Lakh
Price Breakup
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
647.95 cc
652 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual channel ABS
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Calliper Type
Fixed
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Front Disc Size
320
320 mm
Front Wheel Size
100/90-19
18 x 2.5
Rear Wheel Size
140/70 R18
17 X 4.25",Alloy"
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
41mm telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Twin Shock
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Front Tyre Size
100/90-19
100/90-18
Rear Tyre Size
140/70 R18
150/70-R17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
300 mm
255 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
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Instrumentation

Fuel level guage
Digital
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Gear Indicator
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Speedometer
Analog
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Exterior

LED headlight
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years or 40000 kms
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Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel Tubular Spine Frame
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Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
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Ignition
Digital spark ignition
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Spark Plugs
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Engine Capacity
647.95 cc
652 cc
Engine Type
Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC
Liquid-cooled& single- cylinder& DOHC& 4 valves& twin spark plugs
No. of Cylinders
2
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
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Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Top Speed
157 kmph
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Bore x Stroke
78 mm x 67.8 mm
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Configuration
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11.5:1
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
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Max Power
46.3bhp @ 7250 rpm
45hp @6500rpm
Max Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
55Nm @4000rpm
Number of Gears
6
5

Comfort & Convenience

Call/SMS Alerts
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Geo Fencing
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Low Battery Indicator
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Low Oil Indicator
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GPS & Navigation
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Console Type
Semi Digital
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Instrument Console
Semi - Digital
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Seat Style
Split Seat
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Shutter Lock
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Start Type
Self Start
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USB Charger Port
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Safety

Pass Light
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Turn Signal
Halogen
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ABS - Anti-lock braking system
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Brake Assist
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Slipper Clutch
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2318 mm
2206 mm
Width
892 mm
817 mm
Height
1137 mm
1093 mm
Wheelbase
1475 mm
1425 mm
Ground Clearance
154 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 Litres
12 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
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Seat Height
800 mm
780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
243 kg
201 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
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Pros & Cons

Pros
  • The familiar retro design will appeal to customers.
  • The twin pea-shooter exhaust pipes give the bike a more ‘complete’ look.
  • The Vallam Red paint scheme, along with oodles of chrome looks and feels premium.
  • The 648cc engine comes with the same linear acceleration, precise fueling and widespread torque.
  • It gets a removable rear seat.
  • 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
  • Not many connectivity features on offer.
  • Sharing its sub-frame with the Shotgun 650, the ride quality is likely to be on the stiffer side.
  • The 243kg kerb weight makes it the heaviest RE motorcycle yet.
  • 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 650 and BSA Gold Star 650

Safety

Classic 650 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Brake Assist. Gold Star 650 has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Transmission

Royal Enfield Classic 650 comes with 6 Manual transmission and Gold Star 650 comes with 5 Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Classic 650 has a 14.8 Litres fuel tank with 1137 mm seat height. BSA Gold Star 650 has 1093 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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