Royal Enfield Classic 650 vs BSA Goldstar 650: Specs, Features, Powertrains Compared

Here's a detailed specifications comparison between the recently revealed Royal Enfield Classic 650 and the BSA Goldstar 650 on paper.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 vs BSA Goldstar 650
Royal Enfield recently debuted the Classic 650 at the EICMA 2024 in Milan, Italy, with the India launch expected to take place in the coming weeks. The upcoming Classic 650 will directly go up against the BSA Goldstar 650 launched earlier this year. Here's how the two 650cc motorcycles fare against each other on paper.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 Vs BSA Goldstar 650: Dimensions

MotorcycleRoyal Enfield Classic 650BSA Goldstar 650
Length2318 mm2206 mm
Width892 mm817 mm
Height1137 mm1093 mm
Wheelbase1475 mm 1425 mm
Seat Height800 mm780 mm
Kerb Weight243 kg213 kg
Fuel Capacity14.8 litres12 litres
Ground Clearance154 mm150 mm
The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is a slightly larger motorcycle than the BSA Goldstar 650 in all aspects. The RE 650cc bike is 112mm longer, 75mm wider, 44mm taller, and has a 50mm longer wheelbase. The Classic 650 also has 2.8 litres of extra fuel capacity, but the BSA Goldstar 650 is about 30 kg lighter and has a 20 mm lower seat height. The ground clearance on both the bikes is relatively similar, with the Royal Enfield posting a marginally better clearance by 4 mm.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 Vs BSA Goldstar 650: Engine, Specs

MotorcycleRoyal Enfield Classic 650BSA Goldstar 650
Engine648 cc, air-cooled, SOHC, twin cylinder652 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, single cylinder
Power46.4 bhp @ 7250 rpm45 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Torque52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm55 Nm @ 5000 rpm
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
Fuel efficiency21.46 kpl24.99 kpl
The Classic 650 is offered with Royal Enfield's 648 cc, air-cooled, SOHC, twin cylinder engine seen on its other 650 cc motorcycles. In this spec, it puts out 46.4 bhp along with 52.3 Nm of peak torque, and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. On the other hand, the BSA Goldstar 650 gets a 652 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, single cylinder engine producing 45 bhp and 55 Nm torque, mated to a 5-speed transmission. The BSA Goldstar 650 also has a higher fuel efficiency of 24.99 kpl as compared to Classic 650's 21.46 kpl.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 Vs BSA Goldstar 650: Hardware, Features
MotorcycleRoyal Enfield Classic 650BSA Goldstar 650
FrameSteel Tubular Spine FrameDouble-Cradle Tubular Frame
Front suspension43 mm telescopic forks, 120 mm travel41 mm telescopic forks
Rear suspensionTwin shock absorbers, 90 mm travelTwin shock absorbers with 5-step pre-load adjustment
Brakes320 mm front disc, 300 mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS320 mm front disc, 255 mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS
Tyres100/90 R19 (front), 140/70 R18 (rear)100/90 R18 (front), 150/70 R17 (rear)
The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is built on a steel tubular spine frame that is suspended on 43 mm telescopic forks at the front, coupled with twin shock absorbers at the back. The BSA Goldstar 650 has a double-cradle tubular frame with 41 mm front telescopic forks and twin shock absorbers at the rear with 5-step pre-load adjustment. Both bikes get a 320 mm front disc brake, while the Classic 650's 300 mm rear disc brake is larger than Goldstar 650's 255 mm unit. The Classic 650 runs on 19-inch front and 18-inch rear tyres, while the Goldstar 650 gets an 18-inch front and 17-inch unit at the back.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 Vs BSA Goldstar 650: Price

MotorcycleRoyal Enfield Classic 650BSA Goldstar 650
PriceTBARs 3 lakh-3.5 lakh
Pricing for the Royal Enfield Classic 650 is yet to be revealed, while the BSA Goldstar 650 is priced from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh, depending on the colour option.
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