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BSA Gold Star 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BSA Gold Star 650 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Gold Star 650 and Interceptor 650. BSA Gold Star 650 Price starts at Rs.3.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD Insignia Red-Highland Green and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Price starts at Rs.3.32 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Cali Green & Canyon Red. BSA Gold Star 650 is 1 cylinder, 652 cc Engine can generate 45.62 bhp @ 6500 rpm power whereas Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is a 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 46. 80 bhp @ 7250 rpm power. In terms of range, Gold Star 650 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Interceptor 650 has a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model). BSA Gold Star 650 is available in 2 colours & 5 variants whereas Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is available in 2 colours & 4 variants.

Gold Star 650 vs Interceptor 650

Key HighlightsBSA Gold Star 650Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
PriceRs.3.13 LakhRs.3.32 Lakh
Engine Capacity652 cc648 cc
Power45.62 bhp @ 6500 rpm46. 80 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge25 kmpl
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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 Interceptor 650 Cali Green & Canyon Red bike
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Cali Green & Canyon Red
Rs. 3.32 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    3.53 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    3.74 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    2.2
    4.1
    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 Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    R18
    R18
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Wheel Size
    R17
    R18
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic forks
    Telescopic forks
    Rear Suspension
    Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
    Twin gas charged shock-absorbers with adjustable preload
    Front Tyre Size
    100/90 R18
    100/90-18 M/C 56H
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/70 R17
    130/70 R18 M/C 63V
    Front Brake
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    255 mm
    240 mm
    Rear Brake
    Disc
    Disc

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    4 Years
    3 Years /40000 kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    -
    Steel Tubular Double cradle frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    -
    Digital spark ignition
    Spark Plugs
    check
    -
    Engine Capacity
    652 cc
    648 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled, single- cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
    Inline twin cylinder& 4 stroke SOHC
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    160 kmph
    170 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    100 mm X 83 mm
    78mm x 67.8 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    DOHC
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air oil cooled
    Fuelling
    -
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    45.62 bhp @ 6500 rpm
    46. 80 bhp @ 7250 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    Console Type
    Digital Cum Analouge
    Analogue Cum Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    -
    check
    Handle Type
    -
    Clip On
    Instrument Console
    Digital Cum Analouge
    Digital
    Seat Style
    Single
    Single Seat
    Start Type
    Self Start
    Self Start
    USB Charger Port
    check
    check

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2206 mm
    2119 mm
    Width
    817 mm
    835 mm
    Height
    1093 mm
    1067 mm
    Wheelbase
    1425 mm
    1398 mm
    Ground Clearance
    150 mm
    174 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    13.7 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    -
    3.1 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Cruiser
    Seat Height
    782 mm
    804 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    201 kg
    218 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -

    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
    • Powerfull engine
    • Good build quality.
    • Great quality circular head lamps
    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 very comfortable.
    • Quite heavy in terms of weight.
    • The footpeg is not placed for comfortable use .
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    Detailed Comparison of BSA Gold Star 650 and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

    Safety

    Gold Star 650 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Interceptor 650 has Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Slipper Clutch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    BSA Gold Star 650 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, USB Charger Port and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

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

    Dimensions

    BSA Gold Star 650 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1093 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has 1067 mm seat height and 13.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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