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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs BSA Gold Star 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or BSA Gold Star 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Interceptor 650 and Gold Star 650. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Price starts at Rs.3.03 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Orange Crush& Canyon Red and BSA Gold Star 650 Price starts at Rs.3.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm power whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is a 4 cylinder, 652 cc Engine can generate 45hp @6500rp power. In terms of mileage, Interceptor 650 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and Gold Star 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is available in 2 colours & 4 variants whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is available in 5 colours & 2 variants.

Interceptor 650 vs Gold Star 650

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650BSA Gold Star 650
PriceRs.3.03 LakhRs.3.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity648 cc652 cc
Power34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm45hp @6500rp
Mileage/Range25 kmplN/A km/charge
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Orange Crush& Canyon Red bike
Orange Crush& Canyon Red
Rs. 3.03 Lakh
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STD
Rs. 3.00 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.41 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.37 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
648 cc
652 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
ABS
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Front Disc Size
320
320 mm
Front Wheel Size
100/90-18
18 x 2.5
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Wheel Size
130/70-R18
17 X 4.25"
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 M/C 56H
100/90-18
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-R18 M/C 63V / 130/70-18 M/C 63H
150/70-R17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
240 mm
255 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tyre Size Spare
-

Instrumentation

Fuel level guage
Digital
-
Tachometer
Analogue
-
Speedometer
Analogue
-
Odometer
Digital
-

Exterior

LED headlight
check
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years or 40000km
-

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel Tubular&Double cradle frame
-

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
-
Ignition
Digital spark ignition
-
Engine Capacity
648 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
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
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Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
12 kwh
-
Top Speed
170 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
78mm x 67.8 mm
-
Charging Socket
-
Configuration
Twin Cylinder
11.5:1
Cooling type
Air-oil cooled
-
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
-
Max Power
34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm
45hp @6500rp

Comfort & Convenience

Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
check
-
Console Type
Semi-Digital
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
-
Handle Type
Clip On
-
Instrument Console
Digital
-
Luggage Space
8.5
-
Seat Style
Single Seat
-
Start Type
Self Start
-
USB Charger Port
check
-

Safety

Pillion Grabrail
check
-
Turn Signal
Halogen
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel
check
Brake Assist
-
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
check
-
Traction Control System
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2119 mm
-
Width
835 mm
-
Height
1067 mm
-
Wheelbase
1398 mm
1425 mm
Ground Clearance
174 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.1 Litres
-
Body Type
Cruiser
-
Seat Height
804 mm
780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
218 kg
201 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Powerfull engine
  • Good build quality.
  • Great quality circular head lamps
  • 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 very comfortable.
  • Quite heavy in terms of weight.
  • The footpeg is not placed for comfortable use .
  • 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 Interceptor 650 and BSA Gold Star 650

Safety

Interceptor 650 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pillion Grabrail, Slipper Clutch. Gold Star 650 has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 1067 mm seat height. BSA Gold Star 650 has seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and BSA Gold Star 650 Owner Reviews

  • Interceptor 650 Review
  • Gold Star 650 Review
    • A
      Arjun
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      This is a good bike with nice features. Mileage is also good.
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    • S
      Shyam
      1 Year ago
      4.2
      Sometimes it's hard to handle but features are nice
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    • Pt
      Pruthvi thorat
      1 Year ago
      3.8
      Very gud seating position and most attractive is power ...
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    • SD
      Samar Das
      1 Year ago
      2.6
      Good bike but mileage is very bad and also weight is 220 kg.
      Likes (5)
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    • MR
      Mullapudi Rahul
      1 Year ago
      3.0
      Not a good bike for short people and not easy to drive in traffic.
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