Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 vs Bsa Gold Star 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 vs Bsa Gold Star 650. Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 161 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Bsa Gold Star 650
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
222 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Classic
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
55 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h
~180 km/h (estimated)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Estimated 4.5–5.5 L/100km (18–22 km/L) — NOTE: Limited real-world data available as of 2023
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
7.8/10
"Underrated, underpriced, and properly fun — buy one confidently."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Harris-designed chassis handles well
+Incredibly affordable used prices
Cons
−Switchgear quality feels budget
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Limited wind protection at speed
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
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