BSA Gold Star 650 2026 vs. BSA Bantam 350 2026

BSA Gold Star 650 2026

BSA Gold Star 650 2026

BSA Bantam 350 2026

BSA Bantam 350 2026

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Technical Specifications BSA Gold Star 650 2026 compared to BSA Bantam 350 2026

BSA Gold Star 650 2026
BSA Bantam 350 2026
BSA Gold Star 650 2026
BSA Gold Star 650 2026
BSA Bantam 350 2026
BSA Bantam 350 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power45 HPEngine power29 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque55 NmTorque29.62 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement652 ccmDisplacement334 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberDual Shock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeSingle cradleFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter255 mmDiameter240 mm
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

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 width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,425 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height780 mmSeat Height800 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12 lFuel Tank Capacity13 l

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

BSA Bantam 350 2026

BSA Bantam 350 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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