Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 VS BSA Gold Star 650: The Indian two-wheeler market has been abuzz with the news of the upcoming launch of BSA Gold Star 650 by the British motorcycle company. It will be interesting to see how this new offering fares against the popular Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Let’s take a closer look at the features and prices of both bikes to help you make an informed choice.
Power and Performance
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is powered by a 648 cc engine, generating 47 bhp power and 52 Nm peak torque. It has a 6-speed manual transmission and gives a mileage of 23 kmpl. The motorcycle has a curb weight of 213 kg, making it easy to drive and control on the road. The BSA Gold Star 650 has a slightly more powerful engine of 652 cc, generating 45 bhp power and 55 Nm peak torque, with a 5-speed transmission. It remains to be seen how this engine performs on Indian roads, but it does offer a lower mileage of 20 km.
Design and Features
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is a stylish cruiser bike, available in 4 variants with 11 colour options. It has disc brakes at both front and rear, an anti-locking system, a comfortable seat, and twin exhausts. The bike also comes with a twin-pod cluster housing the analogue speedometer, tachometer, smaller digital pod, odometer, and two trip meters. On the other hand, BSA Gold Star 650 has a modern retro design, with telescopic front forks, twin rear springs, and single disc and wire-spoke wheels at both ends. It remains to be seen how Indian riders will respond to this design.
Price and Availability
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is priced at INR 3,02,794 ex-showroom in India, and the BSA Gold Star 650 is expected to be priced around the same range. However, the BSA Gold Star 650 is yet to be launched in India and will be available for purchase in the coming months. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has been a popular choice among Indian riders, and it will be interesting to see how the BSA Gold Star 650 fares against it in terms of pricing and availability.
In conclusion, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and BSA Gold Star 650 are both powerful and stylish bikes with unique features and designs. The choice between the two would depend on the rider’s preference for design, performance, and price. The upcoming launch of the BSA Gold Star 650 in India is sure to shake up the Indian two-wheeler market, and we can’t wait to see how it performs against its competitors.
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