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Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs BSA Gold Star 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 or BSA Gold Star 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Meteor 350 and Gold Star 650. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Price starts at Rs.2.06 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Fireball and BSA Gold Star 650 Price starts at Rs.3.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Royal Enfield Meteor 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, Meteor 350 provides a mileage of 41.88 kmpl (base model), and Gold Star 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is available in 4 colours & 7 variants whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is available in 5 colours & 2 variants.

Meteor 350 vs Gold Star 650

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Meteor 350BSA Gold Star 650
PriceRs.2.06 LakhRs.3.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity349 cc652 cc
Power20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm45hp @6500rp
Mileage/Range41.88 kmplN/A km/charge
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Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball bike
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
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Rs. 2.06 Lakh
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BSA Gold Star 650
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Rs. 3.00 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.31 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    3.37 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    -
    Transmission Type
    Chain Drive
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    349 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
    300
    320 mm
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    19
    18 X 2.5"
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17 X 4.25"
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic41mforks130mtravel
    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
    check
    -
    Tachometer
    -
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    -
    Odometer
    Digital
    -

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    check
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years or 30000 km
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    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Twin Downtube Spine Frame
    -

    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
    Single-Cylinder& 4 Stroke& Air-Oil Cooled Engine
    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
    VRLA Series
    -
    Top Speed
    112 kmph
    -
    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
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    -
    Riding Modes
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    -
    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
    check
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    -
    Pass Light
    check
    -
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    -
    Turn Signal
    Halogen Bulb
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    check
    Brake Assist
    Dual Channel ABS
    -
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    -
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2140 mm
    -
    Width
    845 mm
    -
    Height
    1140 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1400 mm
    1425 mm
    Ground Clearance
    170 mm
    -
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.7 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    -
    Seat Height
    765 mm
    780 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    191 kg
    201 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Air-cooled fuel-injected motor.
    • Easy to ride with diffrent sizes and skills
    • it is comes with Bs6 engine
    • 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
    • Outright acceleration slow for a modern 350cc bike
    • Equipment levels are low as compared to the Ronin
    • Average dimensions for an Enfield
    • 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

    Meteor 350 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch. Gold Star 650 has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Transmission

    Royal Enfield Meteor 350 comes with 5 Speed Chain Drive transmission and Gold Star 650 comes with 5 Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a 15 Litres fuel tank with 1140 mm seat height. BSA Gold Star 650 has seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and BSA Gold Star 650 Owner Reviews

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      • SM
        Suraj Mani
        12 Sep 2024
        3.4
        Good for long tours comfort is excellent for the rider but the pillion seat could have been made more comfortable . The wiring has been given beneath the pillion seat; it would’ve been better if it had been enclosed like the classic 350 so that we could modify it easily as a bobber
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      • Rs
        Ravinder singh
        31 Aug 2024
        5.0
        Great experience when ride good for cruising and long ride it is best bike in 350 cc.
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        Sourabh Yadav
        3 Month ago
        5.0
        It is nice bike good for long trips and overall experience is good. Nice braking system and look wise also a nice bike.
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        Vilas y h
        7 Month ago
        5.0
        I had a Good experience with this bike in Mysore city. If you are interested please go ahead to take a trial of this bike. I am very happy with the driving experience of this bike.
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      • Aa
        Amjad alam
        7 Month ago
        5.0
        Comfort and mileage very good so I am purchase this bike I am 1 year continue drive this bike so I liked thanks I am purchase. Thanks
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