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BSA Gold Star 650 vs Royal Enfield Bear 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BSA Gold Star 650 or Royal Enfield Bear 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Gold Star 650 and Bear 650. BSA Gold Star 650 Price starts at Rs.3.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD Insignia Red-Highland Green and Royal Enfield Bear 650 Price starts at Rs.3.72 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Boardwalk White. BSA Gold Star 650 is 1 cylinder, 652 cc Engine can generate 45 bhp @ 6500 rpm power whereas Royal Enfield Bear 650 is a 4 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 34.9 kW @7150 rpm power. In terms of range, Gold Star 650 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Bear 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BSA Gold Star 650 is available in 5 colours & 5 variants whereas Royal Enfield Bear 650 is available in 5 colours & 4 variants.

Gold Star 650 vs Bear 650

Key HighlightsBSA Gold Star 650Royal Enfield Bear 650
PriceRs.3.13 LakhRs.3.72 Lakh
Engine Capacity652 cc648 cc
Power45 bhp @ 6500 rpm34.9 kW @7150 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/chargeN/A km/charge
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BSA Gold Star 650 STD Insignia Red-Highland Green bike
BSA Gold Star 650
STD Insignia Red-Highland Green
Rs. 3.13 Lakh
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Royal Enfield Bear 650 Boardwalk White bike
Royal Enfield Bear 650
Boardwalk White
Rs. 3.72 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    3.53 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    4.19 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    2.2
    3.7
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    13.7 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    652 cc
    648 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Floating
    -
    Front Disc Size
    320 mm
    320
    Front Wheel Size
    R18
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    R17
    -
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    -
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic forks
    Upside down telescopic fork 43mm
    Rear Suspension
    Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
    Twin shock
    Front Tyre Size
    100/90 R18
    100/90-19
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/70 R17
    140/80R17
    Front Type
    Disc
    -
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    255 mm
    270 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    -
    Tyre Size Spare

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    Analogue
    -
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    -
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    -
    Odometer
    Analogue
    -

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    4 Years
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    -
    Spark Plugs
    check
    -
    Engine Capacity
    652 cc
    648 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled, Single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
    -
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    160 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    100 mm X 83 mm
    -
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    -
    Max Power
    45 bhp @ 6500 rpm
    34.9 kW @7150 rpm
    Max Torque
    55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
    56.5 Nm @ 5150 rpm
    Number of Gears
    5
    6

    Comfort & Convenience

    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Digital
    Instrument Console
    Analogue
    Tripper Dash - 4 Inch round TFT Display with phone connectivity, Full Map Navigation (Powered by Google Maps), Media Controls
    Seat Style
    Single
    -
    Start Type
    Self Start
    -
    USB Charger Port
    check
    -

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    -
    Pillion Grabrail
    -
    Turn Signal
    LED
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Slipper Clutch
    -
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2206 mm
    2180 mm
    Width
    817 mm
    855 mm
    Height
    1093 mm
    1160 mm
    Wheelbase
    1425 mm
    -
    Ground Clearance
    150 mm
    7.2 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    13.7 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    -
    Seat Height
    780 mm
    -
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    201 kg
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    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Modern-retro design looks good on the motorcycle
    • Biggest single-cylinder 652cc engine
    • Torque motor with 55 Nm of peak torque
    • Thumpy exhaust note
    • More affordable and powerful than its primary rival
    • Equipped with Brebmo brakes and Pirelli Phantom tyres
    • A proper scrambler styling
    • The tried and tested 650cc parallel-twin engine offers good performance
    • TFT instrument cluster with good readability
    • The handling of the motorcycle is good and nimble
    • Offers quick acceleration and maneuverability
    • The 6-speed gearbox offers slick shifts
    • Switchable rear ABS for better off-road performance
    Cons
    • Misses on modern features like digital cluster, bluetooth connectivity and more
    • The 5-speed transmission may disappoint some riders
    • The chrome on the motorcycle is difficult to maintain
    • Given that BSA is a new brand in the country, the number of sales and service centers is relatively limited
    • Not suitable for short riders
    • The firm seat and suspension are not comfortable for long rides
    • Low-speed ride quality is not that great
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    Detailed Comparison of BSA Gold Star 650 and Royal Enfield Bear 650

    Safety

    Gold Star 650 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Bear 650 has Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Transmission

    BSA Gold Star 650 comes with 5 Manual transmission and Bear 650 comes with 6 Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    BSA Gold Star 650 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1093 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Bear 650 has 1160 mm seat height and 13.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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