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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs BSA Gold Star 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 or BSA Gold Star 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Continental GT 650 and Gold Star 650. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Price starts at Rs.3.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Rocker Red & British Racing Green and BSA Gold Star 650 Price starts at Rs.3.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD Insignia Red-Highland Green. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 46.8 bhp @ 7250 rpm power whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is a 1 cylinder, 652 cc Engine can generate 45.62 bhp @ 6500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Continental GT 650 provides a mileage of 27 kmpl (base model), and Gold Star 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is available in 2 colours & 4 variants whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is available in 2 colours & 5 variants.

Continental GT 650 vs Gold Star 650

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Continental GT 650BSA Gold Star 650
PriceRs.3.50 LakhRs.3.13 Lakh
Engine Capacity648 cc652 cc
Power46.8 bhp @ 7250 rpm45.62 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Mileage/Range27 kmplN/A km/charge
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Rocker Red & British Racing Green bike
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Rocker Red & British Racing Green
Rs. 3.50 Lakh
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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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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    3.94 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    3.53 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    2.2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12.5 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    648 cc
    652 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Fixed
    Floating
    Front Disc Size
    320
    320 mm
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    R18
    R18
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    39
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    R18
    R17
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic forks
    Telescopic forks
    Rear Suspension
    Twin gas charged shock-absorbers with adjustable preload
    Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
    Front Tyre Size
    100/90 R18
    100/90 R18

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    LED headlight

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years / 40000 kms
    4 Years

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Steel Tubular Double Cradle Frame
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    check
    check
    Engine Capacity
    648 cc
    652 cc
    Engine Type
    4 Stroke Air-Oil cooled SOHC Engine
    Liquid-cooled, single- cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fast Charging
    -
    Top Speed
    169 kmph
    160 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    78 mm x 67.8 mm
    100 mm X 83 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    DOHC
    Cooling type
    Air Oil Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    -
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    Riding Modes
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    -
    Console Type
    Analogue Cum Digital
    Digital Cum Analouge
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

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

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Thin tank feels very aerodynamic and comfortable
    • fantastic and they are very very powerful.
    • I will go as far as to say that the front and rear brakes are the best non ABS on any Indian bike.
    • Thin tank feels very aerodynamic and comfortable
    • 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
    Cons
    • Quality is very low.
    • The bike gets very vibey after an year
    • The engine is quite unreliable.
    • 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
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    Detailed Comparison of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and BSA Gold Star 650

    Safety

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

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Transmission

    Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Gold Star 650 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has a 12.5 Litres fuel tank with 1067 mm seat height. BSA Gold Star 650 has 1093 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and BSA Gold Star 650 Owner Reviews

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      • SG
        Sujal Gupta
        14 Dec 2025
        5.0
        The Continental GT 650 is one of the best bikes, offering a very smooth ride and an extremely attractive design. The silver color looks classy and premium. Its power delivery is on another level, making every ride exciting and enjoyable. Overall, it is a stunning bike with strong performance and great road presence.
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        Sai
        02 Dec 2025
        5.0
        The Royal Enfield GT 650 is a stylish café racer featuring a powerful 648cc twin-cylinder engine. It delivers smooth performance, excellent stability, and a thrilling exhaust note. Perfect for enthusiasts who appreciate classic design, a sporty riding posture, and relaxed long-distance cruising.
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        Gawtham
        28 Nov 2025
        5.0
        Good performance, comfortable riding position, and mileage of 20–25 km/l.
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      • Mj
        Melsonraja j
        26 Nov 2025
        5.0
        It has a comfortable seat texture, excellent handling, smooth performance, and a lightning-fast engine with an impressive top speed.
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        avi singh
        23 Nov 2025
        4.6
        Best bike in its segment. The dual engine delivers enormous pickup, and the sound of the parallel-twin engine is truly soul-soothing. A dream bike for all the riders out on the road.
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