I enjoyed meeting the BSA Goldstar 650 for the first time, and despite the cold weather and greasy roads, I enjoyed this ride. No bike is perfect though, and upon reflection, I didn't fall in love in the same way I did with my Interceptor 650 (or Classic 350 for that matter).
The Engine has plenty of torque, though due to the weather conditions, I couldn't test this fully. The gearbox was slick, though when pressing the lever down to make sure you are in first, it travels further down, and again when ensuring you are in top gear, it does the same there too ; a bit of an odd feeling, but one which you would get used to.
I mention a lot, that this is a small / low motorcycle. I actually found it to be quite cramped in the leg department, though this was hard to explain, so I didn't mention it in the video. It would definitely suit shorter riders, though I don't consider myself to be tall at 5ft 9" with an inside leg of 30". I really do suggest that if you are interested in the BSA, you try it for size.
The chassis / suspension, felt nice. Plush without being vague, and better than the original units fitted to the Interceptor (I have YSS shocks fitted to the rear on mine).
The Pirelli Phantom Sports Comp tyres, are the same as fitted to the Interceptor. On the Interceptor, I think very highly of them, with very little "white lining", but on the BSA, it was the opposite. very prominent "white lining". Whether this was due to the relaxed frame geometry on the BSA, I really don't know. Maybe the tyre pressures were a bit low......?
Overall though, the BSA felt good, and I was impressed, but it didn't grab me by the wotnot's and say "buy me". Perhaps another ride in better weather, would change that, but controversially, I don't think it looks as pretty as the Interceptor either. Of course, I have no doubt whatsoever that it will sell, as it is a nice motorcycle, ideal for bimbling along A + B roads, with the occasional dual carriageway blast.
Thanks again to Roger at Crewe Motorcycle Centre, for inviting me to have a test ride, and thank you for watching.
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