Royal Enfield Classic 500 EFI 2021 vs. BSA Gold Star 650 2026

Royal Enfield Classic 500 EFI 2021

BSA Gold Star 650 2026

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Classic 500 EFI 2021 compared to BSA Gold Star 650 2026

Royal Enfield Classic 500 EFI 2021

BSA Gold Star 650 2026

Royal Enfield Classic 500 EFI 2021

BSA Gold Star 650 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine power	Engine power	28 HP	Engine power	45 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	41 Nm	Torque	55 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.5	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	499 ccm	Displacement	652 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Single cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	280 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Drum	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	152 mm	Diameter	255 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	110 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,370 mm	Wheelbase	1,425 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Classic 500 EFI 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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