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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs BSA Gold Star 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or BSA Gold Star 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Interceptor 650 and Gold Star 650. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Price starts at Rs.3.03 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Cali Green & Canyon Red and BSA Gold Star 650 Price starts at Rs.3.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm power whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is a 4 cylinder, 652 cc Engine can generate 45hp @6500rp power. In terms of mileage, Interceptor 650 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and Gold Star 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is available in 2 colours & 4 variants whereas BSA Gold Star 650 is available in 5 colours & 2 variants.

Interceptor 650 vs Gold Star 650

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650BSA Gold Star 650
PriceRs.3.03 LakhRs.3.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity648 cc652 cc
Power34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm45hp @6500rp
Mileage/Range25 kmplN/A km/charge
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Cali Green & Canyon Red bike
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Cali Green & Canyon Red
Rs. 3.03 Lakh
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BSA Gold Star 650 STD bike
BSA Gold Star 650
STD
Rs. 3.00 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    3.41 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    3.37 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.0
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    648 cc
    652 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Disc Size
    320
    320 mm
    Front Wheel Size
    100/90-18
    18 x 2.5
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
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    Rear Wheel Size
    130/70-R18
    17 X 4.25",Alloy"
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic forks
    41mm telescopic forks
    Rear Suspension
    Twin gas charged shock-absorbers with adjustable preload
    Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
    Front Tyre Size
    100/90-18 M/C 56H
    100/90-18
    Rear Tyre Size
    130/70-R18 M/C 63V / 130/70-18 M/C 63H
    150/70-R17
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    240 mm
    255 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tyre Size Spare

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    LED headlight
    check
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years or 40000km
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Steel Tubular&Double cradle frame
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    -
    Ignition
    Digital spark ignition
    -
    Engine Capacity
    648 cc
    652 cc
    Engine Type
    Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC
    Liquid-cooled& single- cylinder& DOHC& 4 valves& twin spark plugs
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    12 kwh
    -
    Top Speed
    170 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    78mm x 67.8 mm
    -
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air-oil cooled
    -
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -
    Max Power
    34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm
    45hp @6500rp

    Comfort & Convenience

    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    -
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Semi-Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -
    Handle Type
    Clip On
    -
    Instrument Console
    Digital
    -
    Seat Style
    Single Seat
    -
    Start Type
    Self Start
    -
    USB Charger Port
    check
    -

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    -
    Turn Signal
    Halogen
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    check
    -
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

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

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Powerfull engine
    • Good build quality.
    • Great quality circular head lamps
    • 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
    • Not very comfortable.
    • Quite heavy in terms of weight.
    • The footpeg is not placed for comfortable use .
    • 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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    Safety

    Interceptor 650 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pillion Grabrail, Slipper Clutch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Gold Star 650 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Transmission

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

    Dimensions

    Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a 13.7 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 Interceptor 650 and BSA Gold Star 650 Owner Reviews

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      • A
        Akhil
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        Good looking and great features in this bike and good colors also and good mileage also. Over all good bike. That's it.
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        Rudra kumar
        6 Month ago
        5.0
        I think that this bike is comfortable then other and it's give us feeling like sports bike and I give tip you have to buy with your credit or debit card.
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      • A
        Arjun
        1 Year ago
        5.0
        This is a good bike with nice features. Mileage is also good.
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      • S
        Shyam
        2 Year ago
        4.2
        Sometimes it's hard to handle but features are nice
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        Pruthvi thorat
        2 Year ago
        3.8
        Very gud seating position and most attractive is power ...
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