Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Bsa Gold Star 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Bsa Gold Star 650. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 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 Interceptor 650
Bsa Gold Star 650
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 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 @ 5,250 rpm
55 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
~180 km/h (estimated)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L)
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 Interceptor 650
7.8/10
"The most honest fun you'll buy for under five grand."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful parallel twin
+Excellent parts availability
+Simple, easy home maintenance
Cons
−Stock tyres dangerously inadequate
−Soft suspension limits pace
−Early models had electrical issues
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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