:Royal Enfield Bullet 650 vs BSA Goldstar 650: Comparison of specs, key details |

Royal Enfield recently expanded its 650cc motorcycle lineup in India with the launch of the all-new Bullet 650. However, the new Royal Enfield Bullet 650 is not the only retro middleweight motorcycle in the segment. One of its closest rivals is the BSA Goldstar 650. If you are planning to buy a retro 650cc motorcycle, here is a quick comparison between the Royal Enfield Bullet 650 and the BSA Goldstar 650.

Royal Enfield Bullet 650 and BSA Goldstar 650: Pricing

Talking about the price, Royal Enfield Bullet 650 has been launched at a starting price of Rs 3.65 lakh, ex-showroom. In comparison, the ex-showroom price of the BSA Goldstar 650 ranges between Rs 3.34 lakh and Rs 3.46 lakh, making it slightly more affordable than the new Bullet 650.

Royal Enfield Bullet 650 and BSA Goldstar 650: Engine

The biggest difference between the two motorcycles is at the bottom of the fuel tank. The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 uses the company’s familiar 648cc parallel-twin, air-oil cooled engine. This motor produces 46.4 hp and 52.3 Nm of torque and comes mated to a six-speed gearbox. The BSA Goldstar 650, on the other hand, uses a completely different approach. It has a 652cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 45 hp and 55 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox.

Royal Enfield Bullet 650 and BSA Goldstar 650: Hardware and key specifications

In terms of chassis and suspension, both the motorcycles follow a classic setup. The Bullet 650 rides on a steel tubular spine frame and gets 43 mm telescopic front forks with twin rear shock absorbers. The BSA Goldstar also uses telescopic front forks with twin rear shock absorbers with five-step preload adjustability.When it comes to dimensions, the Royal Enfield Bullet 650 is quite large and heavy. Its wheelbase is 1,480 mm and weight is 243 kg. At the same time, the wheelbase of the BSA Goldstar 650 is shorter by 1,425 mm and its weight is 213 kg, which makes it 30 kg lighter than the Bullet. Seat height is another important difference. The Goldstar offers a low 782 mm seat height, while the Bullet 650 comes with 800 mm seat height. The fuel tank capacity also varies between the two retro motorcycles. The Bullet 650 gets a larger 14.8-litre fuel tank, while the Goldstar comes with a 12-litre tank. On the braking front, both the motorcycles get dual-channel ABS as standard. The Bullet 650 uses a 320 mm front disc and 300 mm rear disc setup. Goldstar has 320 mm front disc and 255 mm rear disc.Tire and wheel setup also differ between the two. Royal Enfield Bullet 650 gets 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels wrapped in 100/90 and 140/70 tires respectively. The BSA Goldstar uses 18-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels with Pirelli Phantom SportsComp tires sizes 100/90 and 150/70.