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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs BSA Goldstar 650 Comparison

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Brochure
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Rating
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Engine Type
Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Engine
Displacement
647.95 cc
652 cc
Max Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
No. of Cylinders
2
1
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
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Clutch
Wet multi plate
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Ignition
Digital spark ignition
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Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Bore
78 mm
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Stroke
67.8 mm
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Compression Ratio
9.5:1
11.5
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0

USB Charging Port
Additional Features Of Variant
Paper element, Forced lubrication, Wet sump with pump driven oil delivery
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Seat Type
Split
Single
Passenger Footrest
Instrument Console
-
Analogue
Speedometer
-
Analogue
Techometer
-
Analogue
Tripmeter
-
Analogue
Odometer
-
Analogue

Gradeability
24 degrees
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Additional Features
Paper element, Forced lubrication, Wet sump with pump driven oil delivery
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Passenger Footrest
Speedometer
-
Analogue
Tachometer
-
Analogue
Odometer
-
Analogue
Tripmeter
-
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
-
Analog
Pass Switch
-

Overall Mileage
25 kmpl
25 Kmpl
User Reported Mileage
24 Kmpl
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Expert Mileage
25 Kmpl
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Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes

Width
835 mm
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Length
2119 mm
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Height
1067 mm
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Fuel Capacity
13.7 l
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Ground Clearance
174 mm
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Wheelbase
1398 mm
1425 mm
Kerb Weight
218 kg
201 kg
Total Weight
400 kg
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Saddle Height
-
782 mm

Headlight
LED
Halogen
Tail Light
Bulb
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Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb
Taillight
-
Bulb
Low Fuel Indicator
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Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
255 mm

Peak Power
47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
45.6 PS @ 6500 rpm
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Transmission
Manual
Manual

Suspension Front
Telescopic forks
Telescopic hydraulic fork with cover tubes
Suspension Rear
Twin gas charged shock-absorbers with adjustable preload
Twin shock absorber - 5 step adjustable
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-130/70-R18
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Spoke
Frame
Steel tubular, double cradle frame
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Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Comparison with similar bikes

BSA Goldstar 650 Comparison with similar bikes

Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

  • The 648cc twin-cylinder engine offers strong power.
  • Most affordable twin-cylinder bike in India.
  • Stable chassis with predictable braking and ABS.
  • Solid build quality with classic roadster styling.

BSA Goldstar 650

  • Strong low-end torque delivery from the 652cc single-cylinder engine makes it very tractable.
  • Classic, handsome retro styling with excellent attention to chrome and detailing.
  • Comfortable upright ergonomics and plush seating are suitable for long rides.
  • Impressive braking performance with good bite and dual-channel ABS as standard.

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