BSA Motorcycles has introduced two new colour schemes to the Gold Star 650 in India. Now the price of the motorcycle ranges from Rs 3.42 lakh for the Insignia Red to Rs 3.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the new range topping Brooklands Black Legacy Edition.
- Two new colours: Birmingham Blue and Brooklands Black Legacy Edition
- No mechanical changes
- Powered by the 652cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine
The large 652cc single makes 45hp and 55Nm of torque
The new Birmingham Blue is priced at Rs 3.56 lakh and the new Brooklands Black Legacy Edition at Rs 3.65 lakh. Other colour options along with this includes Insignia Red (Rs 3.42 lakh), Midnight Black (Rs 3.45 lakh) and Sheen Silver (Rs 3.60 lakh).
As aforementioned, the motorcycle remains mechanically the same as the outgoing model. It is still powered by the 652cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, delivering 45hp and 55Nm of torque paired with a 5-speed gearbox. BSA also offers accessories like windshield, rear rack and knee pads for the Gold Star.
In the 650cc retro-roadster segment, the chief rival for the BSA Gold Star 650 is the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (Rs 3.38 lakh to Rs 3.69 lakh ex-showroom, Chennai). The core difference between them comes down to the engine architecture, a big-bore single-cylinder or a smooth torquey parallel-twin. The Interceptor brings in parallel-twin refinement for effortless highway riding, while the Gold Star appeals to riders seeking old-school big-single-thump with modern liquid-cooling.
All prices are ex-showroom.
