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All Bikes/Compare/Royal Enfield Gunner 650 vs Bsa Gold Star 650

Royal Enfield Gunner 650 vs Bsa Gold Star 650

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Royal Enfield Gunner 650 vs Bsa Gold Star 650. Royal Enfield Gunner 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, ~202 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated based on 650 Twin platform; official figure may vary) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated, note: Royal Enfield has not officially published a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Gunner 650 Bsa Gold Star 650
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
222 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
55 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (estimated, note: Royal Enfield has not officially published a top speed figure)
~180 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~202 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated based on 650 Twin platform; official figure may vary)
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world average, based on similar 650 Twin platform data)
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 Gunner 650
Royal Enfield Gunner 650
7.5/10

"A genuinely lovable middleweight that earns its used-market reputation honestly."

Pros
+Smooth, characterful parallel twin
+Genuinely affordable used prices
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
Cheap switchgear wears quickly
Mirrors completely inadequate stock
Motorway vibes get tiring
Bsa Gold Star 650
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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