Bsa Gold Star 650 vs Kawasaki W800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bsa Gold Star 650 vs Kawasaki W800. Bsa Gold Star 650: 45 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki W800: 47 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bsa Gold Star 650
Kawasaki W800
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
62.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
221 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
55 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Top Speed
~180 km/h (estimated)
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
Estimated 4.5–5.5 L/100km (18–22 km/L) — NOTE: Limited real-world data available as of 2023
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bsa Gold Star 650
6.5/10
"Beautiful but buy carefully — early examples need thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Stunning retro visual presence
+Tractable low-down torque
+Light and easy handling
Cons
−Early ECU fuelling problems
−Patchy parts availability
−Cheap switchgear quality
Kawasaki W800
8.0/10
"The most honest retro twin you can buy used today."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world build quality
+Upright ergonomics suit everyone
Cons
−Chrome deteriorates without care
−Parts availability still patchy
−Lacks modern safety tech
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