Bsa Gold Star 650 vs Yamaha Xsr 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bsa Gold Star 650 vs Yamaha Xsr 155. 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. Yamaha Xsr 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bsa Gold Star 650
Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
55 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~180 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 4.5–5.5 L/100km (18–22 km/L) — NOTE: Limited real-world data available as of 2023
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 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
Yamaha Xsr 155
7.8/10
"The sharpest retro-styled commuter under $4,000, bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof R15 derived engine
+Genuinely fun VVA powerband
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Uncomfortable seat after 60km
−Soft suspension with passenger
−Attracts careless young owners
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