In terms of design, the bike follows modern classic design language with retro aesthetics with traditional styling that incorporates vintage-inspired elements such as round headlights, chrome accents and a minimalist elegant fuel tank.It gets highland green, insignia red, midnight black, dawn silver, shadow black and sheen silver colour options.
The Gold Star 650 is based on a double cradle frame suspended by a telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers. Braking duties are taken care of by disc brakes on both ends with dual-channel ABS. It also gets wire-spoke wheels shod with Pirelli tyres which contributes to its classic look and feel. Features-wise, it gets a twin-pod, semi-digital instrument cluster, and USB charger.
The Gold Star 650 is powered by a 652cc, 4-valve, DOHC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which puts out 45bhp at 6,500rpm and 55Nm torque at 4,000rpm. It comes paired with a five-speed gearbox. The company claims that the engine is refined for a big single and can reach top speeds of more than 160 kph.
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The BSA Motorcycle has been brought into India by Classic Legends, a subsidiary of India’s Mahindra Group that also owns Jawa and Yezdi. The Gold Star 659 directly goes up against the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 priced.