Bsa Gold Star 650 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bsa Gold Star 650 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bsa Gold Star 650
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
55 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
~180 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 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
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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