If you are in the market for a 650 cc modern classic motorcycle, you will be swarmed with a variety of options, with all of them from Royal Enfield, with the exception of the BSA Gold Star 650, which was launched in 2024. It was only recently that Royal Enfield launched the Classic 650 in India. Now, these two are in direct competition, with each being a great option should you want a retro motorcycle for a leisurely ride. But how do they stack up against each other on paper? And which one should you really consider? We tell you all about it in this specifications comparison.
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| Specifications | Royal Enfield Classic 650 | BSA Gold Star 650 |
| Engine | Parallel-Twin, Oil/Air-Cooled | Single-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled |
| Displacement | 648 cc | 652 cc |
| Max Power | 46.4 hp at 7,250 rpm | 45 hp at 6,500 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 52.3 Nm at 5,650 rpm | 55 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed with slipper clutch | 5-speed with slipper clutch |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.8 litres | 12 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 243 kg | 213 kg (running order) |
| Ground Clearance | 154 mm | 150 mm |
| Seat Height | 800 mm | 780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,475 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-R18 | 150/70-R17 |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Telescopic fork (90 mm) | 41 mm Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock absorbers (120 mm) | Twin Shock Absorbers |
| Front Brake | 320 mm disc (ABS) | 320 mm disc (Brembo 2-piston calliper) |
| Rear Brake | 300 mm disc (ABS) | 255 mm disc (Brembo single-piston calliper) |
| Prices (Ex-showroom) | Rs. 3.37 lakh to Rs. 3.50 lakh | Rs. 2.99 lakh to Rs. 3.35 lakh |
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Royal Enfield Classic 650 vs BSA Gold Star 650: Engine Specifications
The two motorcycles may share the retro flavour but are distinctly different in terms of feel. The displacement may be similar but the Royal Enfield makes use of its tried and tested parallel-twin engine formula while the BSA uses a large single-cylinder engine. The RE makes more power while the BSA with its single, makes more torque and that too at lower revs. The Classic 650 also benefits from a 6-speed gearbox whereas the Gold Star 650 continues to get a 5-speed unit.
Royal Enfield Classic 650 vs BSA Gold Star 650: Dimensions & Cycle Parts
The RE Classic 650 gets a bigger fuel tank but is also significantly heavier than the BSA Gold Star 650. Both motorcycles have similar ground clearance but the Gold Star has a 20 mm lower seat compared to the Classic 650. It has a longer wheelbase compared to the BSA. The Classic also gets bigger rims but it is the Gold Star 650 which gets a fatter rear tyre. Both motorcycles get a 320 mm disc brake up front, but the Classic 650 gets a bigger disc at the rear. What needs to be noted that the BSA Gold Star 650 gets Brembo callipers at both ends. The suspension is similar on both motorcycles.
Royal Enfield Classic 650 vs BSA Gold Star 650: Features
Now, the Classic 650 gets an LED headlight and spoke wheels, while the BSA Gold Star continues to get spoke wheels and a rather weak headlight. The BSA get a twin-pod instrument console with a little digital inset while the Classic 650 gets a very retro-looking console with a chrome bezel, a digital display and a Tripper pod. Both bikes get a USB charger but the BSA gets a type C port as well.
Royal Enfield Classic 650 vs BSA Gold Star 650: Prices
The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is the pricier motorcycle of the two. Prices of the Classic 650 start at Rs. 3.37 lakh and go up to Rs. 3.50 lakh. On the other hand, prices of the BSA Gold Star 650 start at Rs. 2.99 lakh and go up to Rs. 3.35 lakh. In fact, where the prices of the BSA Gold Star 650 end is where the prices of the Classic 650 begin. Both motorcycles are available in multiple colour options.
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