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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, BSA Gold Star 650, specifications, price, seat height, performance -DellyRanks

While one uses a twin-cylinder motor, the other uses a single-cylinder motorcycle of similar capacity.

BSA has finally introduced itself to the Indian market and unveiled the Gold Star. Here’s how it stacks up against its closest rival, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.


BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: engine & output

Engine & output
BSA Gold Star Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Engine 652cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 648cc, air/oil-cooled, inline twin cylinder
Power 45hp at 6500rpm 46.8hp at 7250rpm
Power to weight ratio 223.8 hp/tonne 214.6 hp/tonne
Torque 55Nm at 4000rpm 52.3Nm at 5150rpm
Gearbox 5-speed 6-speed

The biggest difference between the two lies at the heart of these motorcycles. The Interceptor 650 uses an air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder engine, whereas the Gold Star has a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine. While the Royal Enfield produces slightly more power, the BSA produces more torque. It is worth noting that the BSA Gold Star makes its peak power and torque a little sooner in the rev range compared to the Royal Enfield.

BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Interceptor: weight & dimensions

weight & dimensions
BSA Gold Star Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Kerb Weight 201kg 218kg
Seat Height 780mm 804mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 liters 13.7 liters
Wheelbase 1425mm 1398mm

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is 17kg heavier than the BSA Goldstar, which weighs 201kg. The Interceptor features a slightly shorter wheelbase but a noticeably taller seat height of 804mm, making it potentially less accessible for shorter riders. It has a slightly larger fuel tank, (1.7 litres more) which promises a better range.

BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Interceptor: suspension & brakes

suspension & brake
BSA Gold Star Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Suspension Telescopic forks/ Twin gas charged shock-absorbers Telescopic forks/ Twin gas charged shock-absorbers
Brakes (F/R) 320mm disc/ 255mm disc 320 mm disc/ 240 mm disc
Tyres (F/R) 100/90-18 / 150/70-R17 100/90-18 / 130/70-R18

While both motorcycles share a similar suspension setup, it remains to be seen how well the Gold Star’s setup performs on our roads. While both motorcycles get a similar-sized front disc, the Gold Star has a slightly larger rear disc. Coupled with its lighter weight, this provides the Gold Star with better stopping power. Both motorcycles ride on a similar-sized front wheel, but the Gold Star uses a 17-inch wheel at a tyre size that has more options than the Interceptor 650.

BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Interceptor: Price

price
BSA Gold Star Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Price Rs 3 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) Rs 3.03 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)

The Goldstar has an introductory price of Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), but it can rise to Rs 3.35 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) based on the colour you choose. The Interceptor starts at Rs 3.03 lakh (ex-showroom India) but even its top-spec colour costs slightly less than the Gold Star. Prices for the Interceptor 650 can go up to Rs 3.31 lakh depending on the colour selected.

Also see: Royal Enfield Classic 350: new vs old

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