Making its foray into India, BSA will launch the Gold Star 650 in India tomorrow August 15, on Independence Day. BSA is one of the oldest two-wheeler brands in existence, the company was purchased by Classic Legends in 2016 and since then the brand has brought back the iconic Gold Star 650 in a modern avatar and has been on sale in the international markets for a while now.
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The Gold Star 650 follows a modern classic design that keeps to most of the design elements of the original model. It features a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with chromed sides, a circular headlamp, twin-pod meters, a wide-single-piece handlebar, a one-piece flat and wide saddle, and spoked wheels, all following a retro classic styling.
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For the powertrain, the motor might keep to the old styling but is a modern machine on the inside. It is the highest single-cylinder displacement engine to be offered on a motorcycle in India that is liquid-cooled and is capable of producing 45 bhp and 55 Nm, and comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox. For cycle parts, the Gold Star 650 uses a cradle frame featuring a telescopic fork setup up front and twin shock absorbers at the back. Braking is done by disc brakes at both ends, assisted by dual-channel ABS. On the features package, the Gold Star 650 keeps it very simple and is equipped with a semi-digital instrument console and a USB charger.
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In terms of pricing, BSA is expected to keep the sticker price competitive and is likely to begin in the ballpark of Rs 2.70 lakh ex-showroom. Competition-wise, the Gold Star 650 will compete against the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
