The prices for the BSA Gold Star seem to have leaked in the UK. Revealed last year, this motorcycle is aimed for the brand’s comeback as a mainstream motorcycle manufacturer. The prices of the BSA Gold star 650 are higher than its primary rival, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. The leaked prices of the BSA Gold star 650 range from £6,500 (Rs 6.15 lakh) for the Highland Green version to £7,000 (Rs 6.62 lakh) for the most demanded Legacy Silver option, while the price for Insignia Red, Midnight Black and Dawn Silver colours is set at £6,800 (Rs 6.43 lakh).
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The BSA Gold star is Powered by a 652cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that puts out 45BHP of power and 55Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The bike is sprung on 41mm telescopic forks up front and 5-step adjustable twin shocks at the rear. Braking duties are performed by a single 320mm brake disc with a Brembo twin-piston floating calliper at the front and a single 255mm disc with a Brembo single-piston floating calliper at the back.
This BSA motorcycle features Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp tires stretched over 18-inch and 17-inch, 36-wire-spoke wheels. The fuel tank has a capacity of 12 litres. The bike gets a host of features like; Dual channel ABS, Assist and Slipper Clutch, Engine Immobiliser, a handlebar-mounted USB charger, and a 12V socket. While the design features include the round headlamp bowl that houses a 60W halogen, twin circular dials for instrumentation, and a neat finish at the sides of the fuel tank.
Remembered as the fastest bike of the 50s, the Gold Star has returned to the UK. However, BSA hasn’t confirmed the entry of the Gold Star 650 in India. The current focus of BSA is the UK, after expansion to Europe and the US, India may get to experience this motorcycle. BSA is also planning for another facility in the UK after which manufacturing will be split between the two. If launched in India the BSA Gold Star 650 will compete against RE Interceptor 650.
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