BSA Gold Star 650- Launched In India! Better Than Royal Enfield 650? | PowerDrift QuickEase 

- Already launched in the European market quite a while backand has struggled to really sell properly there. So these are definately not pre-production motorcycles.

RE interceptor has more power figure than this with more reasonable price on road. Yet BSA is quintessential and we are awaited for some more major introductions from them.

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Decent pricing. May succeed in attracting a small percentage of potential Interceptor customers.

Guys, in all hype of Roxx, the BSA Goldstar launch was bit lost on me. So went through the launch event videos in the night and did a test ride next day. I'm impressed with the bike. It just feels special with lot of character. The styling has a old world charm and paint, fit and finish are of good quality. The big bore engine is real rockstar. It just keeps pulling with endless torque. It's like riding an automatic when you are in 2nd gear, no need to change gears at all in slow moving traffic except if you come to standstill. You can to 10 kmph to 60kmph without having to shift to 3rd. While on BRTS empty road I could hit 120 kmph in 4th gear and still was able to spot vehicles in rear view mirror. This will give you idea about minimal vibrations. Economics are comfortable too. Everything falls to hand easily. The exhaust sound is bassy and thumpy that adds to the character of this bike. If reliability niggles and after sales is taken care, I think, Classic Legends have a winner. BTW, after BSA, tested RE Interceptor. Felt RE slightly faster/spirited but the big bore single cylinder character and ergonomics are way better in BSA.

Very typical of M&M and Classic Legends to provide the bike laterfor review. They could have done better in terms of pricing. Should have undercut RE Int 650 by fair margin for people to even consider this. Right now, it's a no-brainer.. parallel twin trumps single. Period!

BSA should have added the tubeless rims or alloys which is neccessary for such a heavy bike and that too no centre stand can be added. If centre stand added outside it may damage the abs or some components which are added near the place where centre stand has to fix so . We cannot include it and no tubeless so definitely has a negitive impact on sales. I myself was taking backstep due the same reasons eventhough the bike looks very good. I feel the price is on the higher side compare to RE 650’s which are twins.

love it since the re 500s are long gone this can fill the void

Hey I have the same tshirt from souled store Cheers😅

650cc single cylinder 5speed gearbox 3lkh ex showroom Verdict: Tata bye bye

Its not going to hit the market if RE twins are here still😂.

As a UK Gold Star owner since March 2023 and before that an Interceptor I can tell you the BSA is fantastic, ride one before you comment, you will be grinning from ear to ear. #HappyGoldStarOwner 👍

Pricing same as re int 650.....who will buy this then??

It's dead when RE classic 650 will be launched ...& the Int 650 is still a better choice if cost of spares & service is taken into account in long run ++ 1 gear & 1 barrel advantage

I was waiting for the Goldstar and hoped it would be competitive in terms of pricing. After RE axed the 500, I was yearning for a big single I could buy new. Wonder how long Classic Legend would have last in India without Mahindra to back it up.

Well one look at the jawa bikes when they were launched.and i could tell that the build quality had a lot of catching up to do….same here it seeems

Again they messed up. 650 CC single cylinder competing to RE ?😮 First look it’s not attractive.

While the Royal Enfield 650cc parallel twin is a buttery smooth, not sure what to expect from the single cylinder 650cc Goldstar. The BSA Goldstar seems 20 to 25 thousand rupees overpriced!

Doubt the pricing. The comeback is aimed too high for their standards. If Honda comes in it will become a different game altogether. The bike looks good though. Stainless steel engine covers can make it one stunning looking bike

The only BSA i had was a BSA cycle during my childhood 😂😂

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I guess Mahindra has some beef with 2 wheelers.... Everytime they do something in this segment...it end up really bad.... Whoever is thier adviser or head is surely decoying.... Luring them to a wrong path...

Does it have perelli tubeless spokes like outside, or tubes ?

Half of the people commenting nehative here, have no intention of buying the bike even if those niggles didnt exist. Typical hamare zamane wali bat nahi hai log .

👍🏻....price is exactly what we were expecting...

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Dead on arrival ☠️ India is a very cruel market & nightmare for automobile companies. Majority of Indians mostly care about pricing. Even if it’s priced at 2.5L (which is actually sensible) it won’t sell in numbers. But imagine the price 2L, it would sells like hot cakes. Now, only enthusiasts will buy at this present price. But a company can’t manufacture vehicles for only enthusiasts, which market share is supremely low. That’s why those companies exit India, they can’t survive with Indian marketing strategy.

I really like the looks and the fact that it has a huge single cylinder. But if I had the money, I wouldn't buy it over the more sensible, faster, more powerful options. Niche product I guess, something one would buy as a second or third bike(?)

The pricing is pretty good to be honest. We all know this won’t sell as well as the 650’s by the royal enfields…I’ve seen the international reviews of this motorcycle and all of em had good things to say about it. British Engineering at it’s best. Hope true enthusiast value this motorcycle here in India

The welding doesn’t look good though

India is not ready for BSA Goldstar.😂 I absolutely adore this bike. Few tweaks and mods here and there and this could make a lovely motorcycle for weekend rides.

The smile at the end was cute!

Self and kick both available???

I don't know how Mahindra (parent of Classic Legends) is planning to offer after sales and service in abroad. But In India, it is the worst. Customer touch points are very less. Parts are not available. Staff are unprofessional according to many authentic owners. And this is not current or new issue. Mahindra is fuqing this since they accuired Kinetics away back about 20 years ago. And they never improve the quality. As per Indian brands like Tata, Mahindra (4 wheelers); Classic Legends is just BS their customers. And at this area RE is damn good. Yes their bikes are not as good as Japanese ones. But at least you know that no matter where you are in the great country, you are not far away from RE service centre to make the bike work again.

Just to let you know this is not a pre production model this is on sale in International market just keep yourself updated India also gets same thing. They also had a scrambler edition showcased wish that would enter production if they need to be in market

5 speed???? Really?

The ORIGINAL BSA Gold Star was a semi racing machine of 350 cc. What is the turning radius?

If it comes with 350cc it will be appreciated...❤

Any chance for triumph to launch bobber 400

This looks like a functional bike. Im aure to pick one up to add to my collection of zero. Lol. I love the chrome. Hope its good for six-footers

The single-cylinder mania. Inexplicable.

Birmingham Small Arms…..I have a Bantam so I knew it….Well I want to ask that Does it has Dual Channel ABS? How is its seat Seating ergonomics,How did you feel when you just sat on the Motorcycle?

does it have a slipper clutch

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What about Ground Clearance? And height wise it looks very low.

After a long hiatus following the demise of BSA Bond, BSA SLR we now get the Gold Star.

Prakash in the background being a pain eh!

PD still waiting for you to drive this 650 Why are you guys not taking it seriously I believed in U

But why do anyone needs a 650cc in single cylinder bikes. RE stopped its 500cc. A 400cc to 450cc engine provides all that a rider needs. When i fire @ 600cc fuel i dont need to fire the next 3 firing cycles

Single cylinder the price should been kept less than 3 lakhs even for top spec

Re 650 always a king🎉🎉

Hey Powerdrift why so late for the BSA GS review....why why why....!!! Too much wait...😓

Need a comparison video

Still RE 650 Twins will rule the market 🤣

Is it equipped with traction control , which Honda is providing in CB350 series, a very much useful safety feature

This bike getting unnecessary hate from some category people.. who doesn't have money to buy this and there making excuses on prices/ single cylinder

how to book? i need color wise price, also bsa is sumilar to RE in brand history as both made arms

No walkaround and close shots except your talks

Please ask whether engine is made in India or china

is their scrambler version coming?

Fantastic pricing

That gap between rear fender and tire is an eyesore. 201KG is a lot for an average Indian person. Thumbs Down!!

Still interceptor best

No alloys, no digital cluster and no six speed. Are they really planning to sell these in our country in 2024. Not to mention single cylinder vibration and refinement issues.

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Looks better than interceptor

Are these tyres tubeless

Main thing its not tubeless 🥴 a fear in long rides।। Not a led set up।।। And a small fuel tank।। Single cylinder is not a issue।। Engine is good।।power is good।।। But the practical things is not ok।।।

only bsa we knew till now bsa ladybird

Beautiful looks and sound! ❤

Why don't you use dead cat on mic? Why is power drift loosing on quality? I can see problems here and there in every video?

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This bike will be a success if it has refinement of Honda and thump of a bullet.

Stop complaining about bike you just saw it Its too early to judge

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Highly overpriced for indian market. 2.5 lakh max should be max price for a single cylinder spoke cheap speedometer😂

.... liquid cooled, still has fins on the cylinder !!!!??????🤔🤔🤔

Spoked Tubeless wheels?

Full review please

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650cc is too much for Indian market, & overpowered for overcrowded Indian roads. It will become 0.1% niche product. If they really want to enter Indian market they need to launch something between 150 to 300cc, under 2lakh INR. Plus what is your dealer situation? Don't repeat confusion of Jawa, yezdi, mahindra... Where most people don't even know who is selling what..

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Single cylinder above 500 cc is crazy

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Looks hot

Burhanpur Sasta Auzaar

3lacs..mera juuta v nai lega ye price me

Scrambler 🔥

Although we pride our Independence...we love British legacy ... Enfield rifles to Birmingham small arms 😂

Don't use term quickie 😅

100000 tines better than interceptor

Cant beat Royal Enfield.

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Too late for BSA and bike offers too little. For me it is going to compete against meteor 650.