BSA Gold Star - A Year On 

My Black one was delivered on the first of March its now had its first service and has given me nothing but joy. I took the Interceptor out first and really liked it but the Gold Star being a single has so much more character. I've upgraded the shocks taken off that ridiculous thing on the handlebars and might next year get some bar end mirrors to replace those Mickley Mouse one's. Just love it.

Thanks Mr TAYM. These days there aren't many big singles you can buy new and those you can are often adventure or off road bikes, so hats off to BSA for producing a bike that those who enjoy the special character a big single can ride as an everyday bike. It's interesting to watch videos and hear the opinions of those who have ridden them, but you don't get the feel and the true sound of the bike on video so I think you have to ride one yourself before making a judgement on it. I'm looking forward to getting a chance to ride one myself. Cheers, Mick

The bike suffered because it took too long to finally come to market and there's been a lot brand snobbery. But I think it looks great and most reviews have been really positive. I'd love to see you get one.

It really annoys me that we have people now complaining about the radiator!!. It has to comply with new regs. Why not also complain about the brakes being discs instead of original drums, and the fact that it doesn't leak oil and is reliable.?.. i reckon some people live in the past too much and would rather be riding the old bikes that leaked oil, had to be repaired at the side of the road and had crap brakes...i know what I'd rather ride!.. my only beef is the lack of a centre stand. Ive been riding now since 1974 and i really like most of the modern stuff. Great review once again taym.. I've watched you from the start. Cheers, A.ndy.

Cheers TAYM you’ve made me get my Legacy out of the garage 😂

Morning Mr TAYM. As you know, I have done a fair few miles on the GoldStar (3 vids). I wasn’t sure on the first ride, but that might have been due to it being released in the middle of Winter, on salty, gritty, slippery roads. The second outing in much better weather, was more enjoyable, but I still didn’t think it was as good as the Interceptor. I will be taking it out again next year, but even now, looking back, I just can’t think whether I would buy one. It’s not a bad bike at all, and yes, my reviews had lots of undeserved hate comments from numpties. The only thing which spoils the looks for me, is the tarnishing on the exhaust behind the foot pegs, which can be found on all of the ones I have seen. As for the sound, as a rider, you just get air intake, so I would definitely remove the baffle ! I found the rear suspension to be plush, and certainly better than the original one fitted to the Interceptor, which were rubbish at best. Yes, it’s a good bike…..but I can’t figure whether it’s a great bike. Still haven’t seen many on the road, don’t know why. Maybe the dealer network (or lack of) has something to do with it. Nice review again.

Another informative video from you TAYM, like you I really like this BSA, think I will test one and then decide Intercepter or the BSA, keep up the good work 👍

I was very lucky and rode the new BSA when the dealership first had one,( in my case bridge motorcycles Exeter) found it a really lovely bike, get up an go so good performance, wasn't won over first of with the looks but now a year on its own me over now really like the look, all in all great bike, going to the NEC bike show on the 21st so see what's new, keep up the brilliant videos young man I do enjoy them.

I like it too and enough power for sensible riding , a modern classic with a few modern tweeks which not everyone will like I’m sure but I think overall it’s a good looking machine . Thanks TAYM

Hi TAYM , like you I was well impressed with the ride . Obvious issues with some areas of the finish but no worse

l took one for a test ride a few months ago and loved the slow pace of life it gives you, but l also took it on a duel carriageway and was surprised at how it picked up speed when you get the revs up.

Picked my Highland Green GS up 2 weeks ago and I really love it so far. Roads and weather has been pretty awful so I am sure I will love it even more when the weather improves. The only thing I intend to change is the rear light and number plate bracket for the TEC option.

Good easy watching spanner video of Mars Bar working this lovely machine. There are so many bikes now you are reviewing that I like, I am getting spoilt for choice. 😊👍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍 ?

Great looking machine, clocks had me confused tho...easily confused me. Thanks TAYM.

If BSA of old was still around they would definitely be water cooled just like the Bonnivelle would they have a Gold Star, yes and it would look like yours 😊

Bike looks great. I know it's a small thing, but since I saw it on show at the National Bike Museum a year ago, I still think the indicators could be be a little more substantial. I'd swap them for the RE Classic 350 indicators, I've recently bought one for my classic. They are cheap enough. Thanks for the ride Mr TAYM. 👍

I looked at these when they first came out and actually considered one, especially as Mrs PGB & I ride two up nearly all the time. Being brand new to market, with no real long-term ownership experiences to read about I gave it a wide berth until they'd settled down and become established. I was also, put off by the huge radiator and yes, I was also swayed by the slating it had received from some over it's lack of authenticity. But seeing them in the flesh again recently, my head was turned I must admit. Especially in the black which I preferred over the red. Mrs PGB said I could only have one if I had the red one so a conversation was had which inevitably came around to money and especially that we'd get a very poor part ex on the Classic 350. Now you've got me wanting again and the radiator? I hardly notice it now - isn't that weird? I'm 60 next year so...Naughty Mr TAYM 😊 😊😊

They haven,t made their way down to australia yet , however ,if it only had a centrestand it would be a fine alternative to a royal enfield . Love your content Mr Taym !!!

I think it’s a nice looking retro, just the position of number plate and rear light I’d criticise. The aftermarket conversion looks far better. Would make a cracking second or third bike for the garage 😊

it is tempting and so is the scrambler .