BSA Gold Star 650 vs Honda Rebel 500
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BSA Gold Star 650 or Honda Rebel 500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Gold Star 650 and Rebel 500. BSA Gold Star 650 Price starts at Rs.3.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Honda Rebel 500 Price starts at Rs.5.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BSA Gold Star 650 is 4 cylinder, 652 cc Engine can generate 45hp @6500rp power whereas Honda Rebel 500 is a Twin Cylinder cylinder, 471 cc Engine can generate 45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of range, Gold Star 650 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Rebel 500 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BSA Gold Star 650 is available in 5 colours & 2 variants whereas Honda Rebel 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
Gold Star 650 vs Rebel 500
Key Highlights | BSA Gold Star 650 | Honda Rebel 500 |
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Price | Rs.3.00 Lakh | Rs.5.12 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 652 cc | 471 cc |
Power | 45hp @6500rp | 45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | N/A km/charge | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
Gold Star 650 specifications | Rebel 500 specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 3.37 Lakh Price Breakup | 5.80 Lakh Price Breakup |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litres | 11.2 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 652 cc | 471 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Gold Star 650 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Rebel 500 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | ABS |
Front Disc Size | 320 mm | 296 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | No |
Front Wheel Size | 18 x 2.5 | 406.4 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 X 4.25",Alloy" | 406.4 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | 41mm telescopic forks | Telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension | Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload | Dualshocks |
Front Tyre Size | 100/90-18 | 130/90-16 |
Rear Tyre Size | 150/70-R17 | 150/80-16 |
Front Type | Disc | Disc |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 255 mm | 296 mm |
Rear Type | Disc | Disc |
Tubeless Tyres | - | Yes |
Instrumentation
Gold Star 650 Instrumentation | Rebel 500 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | - |
Fuel level guage | - | Digital |
Tachometer | - | Digital |
Speedometer | - | Digital |
Odometer | - | Digital |
Exterior
Gold Star 650 Exterior | Rebel 500 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes |
LED headlight | - | Yes |
Body & Suspension
Gold Star 650 Body & Suspension | Rebel 500 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | - | Steel Diamond |
Engine & Transmission
Gold Star 650 Engine & Transmission | Rebel 500 Engine & Transmission | |
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Engine Capacity | 652 cc | 471 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& single- cylinder& DOHC& 4 valves& twin spark plugs | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, 8 valve, Parallel Twin Cylinder |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | Twin Cylinder |
No. of valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Bore x Stroke | - | 67 mm x 66.8 mm |
Configuration | Single Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | - | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | - | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 45hp @6500rp | 45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm |
Max Torque | 55Nm @4000rpm | 43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm |
Number of Gears | 5 | 6 |
Comfort & Convenience
Gold Star 650 Comfort & Convenience | Rebel 500 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Pillion Footrest | - | Yes |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Digital |
Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes |
Instrument Console | - | Digital |
Seat Style | - | Single |
Start Type | - | Self Start Only |
Safety
Gold Star 650 Safety | Rebel 500 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | No | - |
Pass Light | - | Yes |
Turn Signal | - | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Brake Assist | - | dual-channel |
Dimensions & Capacity
Gold Star 650 Dimensions & Capacity | Rebel 500 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2206 mm | 2205 mm |
Width | 817 mm | 820 mm |
Height | 1093 mm | 690 mm |
Wheelbase | 1425 mm | 1490 mm |
Ground Clearance | - | 125 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litres | 11.2 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3.2 Litres |
Body Type | - | Cruiser |
Seat Height | 780 mm | 690 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 201 kg | 191 kg |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of BSA Gold Star 650 and Honda Rebel 500
Safety
Gold Star 650 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Rebel 500 has Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Transmission
BSA Gold Star 650 comes with 5 Manual transmission and Rebel 500 comes with 6 Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BSA Gold Star 650 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1093 mm seat height. Honda Rebel 500 has 690 mm seat height and 11.2 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BSA Gold Star 650 and Honda Rebel 500 FAQs
What is the on-road price of BSA Gold Star 650?
The on-road price of BSA Gold Star 650 is Rs. 3.37 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Honda Rebel 500?
The on-road price of Honda Rebel 500 is Rs. 5.80 Lakh in New Delhi.