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