KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Mahindra backed Classic Legends to introduce a new motorcycle on 15 August
- Expected to be the introduction of BSA Gold Star 650 for the Indian market
Classic Legends is all set to unveil its new motorcycle on 15 August in the Indian market. The brand has sent 'Block Your Date' invitations for the unveiling of a Big, Bold, & Authentically British motorcycle. The brand has also teased the engine of the upcoming motorcycle along with the invite. We believe Classic Legends will unveil its third brand the BSA on 15 August and will showcase the BSA Gold Star 650 motorcycle on the same day. Read the details of the upcoming motorcycle below. Also, you can join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group to stay updated on the latest automotive news and industry insights.
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BSA Gold Star 650 Launch On 15 August
The brand has shared the teaser of the upcoming motorcycle and the teaser image boasts the logo of the BSA brand. This suggests that the BSA brand will make its official debut on 15 August in India and is expected to showcase the Gold Star 650 for the Indian market as well. The motorcycle was reborn and globally unveiled in 2021. Now, the brand is all set to launch the motorcycle for the Indian market and to mark its presence in the Indian motorcycle industry.
If we talk about the design, the Gold Star 650 comes with a retro design with a round headlamp, a teardrop fuel tank design, a single seat, chrome panels, spoke wheels, and a single exhaust. The motorcycle is fitted with an 18-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel and it is built on the dual cradle tubular steel frame. Hardware of the Gold Star 650 includes telescopic front forks and dual-rear shock absorbers with 5-step preload adjustment. Braking duties are handled by 320mm front and 255mm rear disc brakes and are further aided with dual-channel ABS.
On the features front, it will boast a twin-pod analog instrument cluster, halogen headlamp, and dual-channel ABS, among other features.
BSA Gold Star 650 Engine Specifications
The motorcycle is powered by a 652cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 45 bhp and 55 Nm of peak torque. This engine comes mated with a 5-speed gearbox. The motorcycle boasts a 12-litre fuel tank and will give somewhere around 25 kmpl of mileage.
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Verdict
BSA Gold Star 650 will enter in Indian market as a competitor for the Royal Enfield 650 twins and it will compete with the upcoming Classic 650 as well. The Gold Star 650 is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 3 to 3.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The test mule of the motorcycle has been seen on Indian roads multiple times, and the 'Block Your Date' invite confirms that BSA will soon be launching a new bike in India.
