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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs BSA Gold Star 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 or BSA Gold Star 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Continental GT 650 and Gold Star 650. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Price starts at Rs.3.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Rocker Red & British Racing Green and BSA Gold Star 650 Price starts at Rs.3.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 47 bhp @ 7250 rpm power whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is a 1 cylinder, 652 cc Engine can generate 45hp @6500rpm power. In terms of mileage, Continental GT 650 provides a mileage of 27 kmpl (base model), and Gold Star 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is available in 2 colours & 4 variants whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is available in 5 colours & 2 variants.

Continental GT 650 vs Gold Star 650

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Continental GT 650BSA Gold Star 650
PriceRs.3.19 LakhRs.3.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity648 cc652 cc
Power47 bhp @ 7250 rpm45hp @6500rpm
Mileage/Range27 kmplN/A km/charge
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Rocker Red & British Racing Green bike
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Rocker Red & British Racing Green
Rs. 3.19 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
    3.60 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    3.37 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12.5 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    648 cc
    652 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    -
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    -
    Front Disc Size
    320
    320 mm
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    18
    18 x 2.5
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    39
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    17 X 4.25",Alloy"
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic forks
    41mm telescopic forks
    Rear Suspension
    Twin gas charged shock-absorbers with adjustable preload
    Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
    Front Tyre Size
    100/90 - 18
    100/90-18

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    -
    LED headlight
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/40000Kms
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    -
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    648 cc
    652 cc
    Engine Type
    4 Stroke Air-Oil cooled SOHC Engine
    Liquid-cooled& single- cylinder& DOHC& 4 valves& twin spark plugs
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.144 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    VRLA
    -
    Fast Charging
    -
    Top Speed
    169 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    78 mm x 67.8 mm
    -
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    -
    11.5:1

    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
    -
    Riding Modes
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    -
    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
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    -
    Pass Light
    check
    -
    Pillion Grabrail
    -
    Turn Signal
    Halogen Bulb
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    check
    Brake Assist
    check
    -
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    check
    -
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2119 mm
    2206 mm
    Width
    833 mm
    817 mm
    Height
    1067 mm
    1093 mm
    Wheelbase
    1398 mm
    1425 mm
    Ground Clearance
    174 mm
    -
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12.5 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3.1 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Cafe Racer
    -
    Seat Height
    804 mm
    780 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    211 kg
    201 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Thin tank feels very aerodynamic and comfortable
    • fantastic and they are very very powerful.
    • I will go as far as to say that the front and rear brakes are the best non ABS on any Indian bike.
    • Thin tank feels very aerodynamic and comfortable
    • 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
    • Quality is very low.
    • The bike gets very vibey after an year
    • The engine is quite unreliable.
    • 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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    Safety

    Continental GT 650 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Brake Assist, Slipper Clutch. Gold Star 650 has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Transmission

    Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Gold Star 650 comes with 5 Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has a 12.5 Litres fuel tank with 1067 mm seat height. BSA Gold Star 650 has 1093 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and BSA Gold Star 650 Owner Reviews

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      • Sa
        Saif ahmad
        2 Month ago
        4.6
        Fantastic wonderful outstanding lovely my dream bike. Such a beautiful look. I ride continent gt every one look back. Then my confidence level so high, then i ride thanku royal Enfield.
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        Hasib shaikh
        2 Month ago
        4.2
        Super bike off the RE because the look and his performance is the best and the question of his milage is best to ride in the city because they 29kmpl.
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        Pmahesh
        2 Month ago
        3.4
        My favorite bike but still not afford it may be some time after. I will buy it that day grateful day when I will ride it my own bike.
        Likes (1)
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        Umang Soni
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        My dream bike power full engine pickup also good.
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        Somsubhra Majumdar
        2 Month ago
        4.2
        It's smoothing and great but a bit heavy. It's very reliable and comfortable and also has a great pick up n also does not have any vibration. It's good to have one.
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