BSA Gold Star 650 2026 vs. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

BSA Gold Star 650 2026

BSA Gold Star 650 2026

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

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Overview - BSA Gold Star 650 2026 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

BSA Gold Star 650 2026

BSA Gold Star 650 2026

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Technical Specifications BSA Gold Star 650 2026 compared to Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

BSA Gold Star 650 2026
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power45 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,150 rpm
TorqueTorque55 NmTorque52.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,150 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio9.5
IgnitionIgnitionDual ignitionIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement652 ccmDisplacement648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberDual Shock

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeSingle cradleFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter255 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,425 mmWheelbase1,398 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height780 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)213 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)217 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12 lFuel Tank Capacity13.7 l
RangeRange300 kmRange343 km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.21 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BSA Gold Star 650 2026

BSA Gold Star 650 2026

The BSA brand impresses across the board with the comeback of the iconic Gold Star. The bike not only impresses with its classic, finely detailed look, but also with its combination of tradition and modernity in terms of engine and features. The Gold Star is sure to delight more than just the older members of the bike community.

Fusion of classics and modernity

sufficient, clean mileage

comfortable seating position

braking performance good and easy to modulate

absolute eye-catcher

Suspension could be of higher quality/ firmer

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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