BSA Gold Star 650, the new retro-styled motorcycle from the British two-wheeler, is ready to witness launch in global markets from 2023 onwards. While its India launch timeline is yet to be revealed, the bike is reported to hit our shores around March 2023. In the UK, the BSA retro bike costs from £6500 (approx. Rs 6.23 lakh) onwards. Here the model is estimated to be priced from Rs 2.9 lakh, thanks to its local production. It will go head-to-head against the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Kawasaki Z650RS. Read – Yezdi Roadking India Launch Details Out
Sitting on a tubular steel, dual-cradle frame, the BSA Gold Star 650 derives its power from a 652cc, liquid-cooled, four-valve engine. The unit has DOHC setup and it returns a claimed power of 45bhp at 6,000rpm and 55Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. Its engine is said to build torque from as low as 1,800rpm and offer a healthy flow throughout the rev range. This helps it deliver “effortless cruising and bursts of acceleration when needed”. Transmission duties are done by a 5-speed unit.
Talking the suspension, the new BSA 650cc bike features a 41mm telescopic fork and twin rear shock absorbers at the rear. The model has been equipped with a single disc front and rear brake with Brembo calipers. It gets dual-channel ABS (anti-lock braking system) as standard. The fuel tank capacity stands at 12-litres. The bike carries a kerb weight of 213kg.
In terms of design and styling, the new Gold Star 650 shares resemblance with the original BSA Gold Stars. It has a halogen headlamp, a teardrop shaped fuel tank, 18-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels with Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp tyres and LED taillamp. The bike gets a reverse sweep instrument, a twin pod analogue speedometer and tachometer with LCD multi-functional displays, a handlebar-mouted USB charger and a slipper clutch.
