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Aprilia Tuono 457 vs BSA Gold Star 650

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 9 Oct 2026.

Aprilia Tuono 457
BSA Gold Star 650

Aprilia

Tuono 457

From ₹3.99 Lakh

Full Tuono 457 page Change

BSA

Gold Star 650

From ₹3.35 Lakh

Full Gold Star 650 page Change
Aprilia Tuono 457Special Edition · ₹3.99 Lakh
BSA Gold Star 650Highland Green · ₹3.35 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Tuono 457: ₹3.99 Lakh Gold Star 650: ₹3.35 Lakh (ahead) Gold Star 650 ₹64,050 cheaper
Braking Tuono 457: Dual-channel ABS Gold Star 650: Not listed
Mileage Tuono 457: 25.5 kmpl (ahead) Gold Star 650: 25 kmpl Claimed
Power Tuono 457: 47.6 PS (ahead) Gold Star 650: 45 hp Torque 43.5 vs 55 Nm
Weight Tuono 457: 175 kg Gold Star 650: 201 kg Seat height 800 vs 782 mm
Versions Tuono 457: 1 Gold Star 650: 4 (ahead)

Pick the Tuono 457 for better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Gold Star 650 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹3.99 Lakh
₹3.35 Lakh
On-road in
₹4.53 Lakh
₹3.83 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹12,032 a month
₹10,165 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
47.6 PS
45 hp
Torque
43.5 Nm
55 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
25.5 kmpl
25 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Brand
Not listed
BSA
Model
Not listed
Gold Star 650
Body Type
Not listed
Retro roadster
Ex-showroom Price (Delhi)
Not listed
Rs 3,34,950 to Rs 3,59,950
Price Across States
Not listed
Rs 3,34,950 to Rs 3,66,150, depending on state and colour
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Sold By
Not listed
BSA Motorcycles India
Launched In India
Not listed
15 August 2024

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
457 cc
652 cc
Engine Type
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270° crank
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
Bore x Stroke
69.0 mm x 61.1 mm
Not listed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
5-speed
Clutch
Wet multiplate with slipper and assist system
Not listed
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Not listed
Claimed Fuel Economy
Not listed
25 kmpl (70.6 mpg, 4.0 L/100 km, WMTC)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 220 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (Switchable rear wheel ABS / Supermoto mode)
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
110/70-17 Tubeless (TVS Eurogrip Protorq Extreme)
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-17 Tubeless (TVS Eurogrip Protorq Extreme)
Not listed
Front Brake
Not listed
Single 320 mm disc, Brembo twin-piston floating calliper
Rear Brake
Not listed
Single 255 mm disc, Brembo single-piston calliper
ABS
Not listed
Yes, front and rear
Front Wheel
Not listed
36-spoke alloy rim, 18 x 2.5 in (Excel)
Rear Wheel
Not listed
36-spoke alloy rim, 17 x 4.25 in (Excel)
Front Tyre
Not listed
100/90-18, Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
Rear Tyre
Not listed
150/70 R17, Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm USD Fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm travel
41 mm telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Monoshock on steel swingarm, preload adjustable, 130 mm travel
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Frame Type
Twin-Spar Aluminium Dual-Beam frame
Not listed
Wheelbase
1350 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
150 mm
Not listed
Rake
Not listed
26.5 degrees

Dimensions

Length
1995 mm
Not listed
Width
790 mm
Not listed
Height
1070 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
800 mm
782 mm
Kerb Weight
175 kg (Dry 159 kg)
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L (Reserve 2.6 L)
12 L
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,425 mm
Weight (in working order)
Not listed
201 kg (213 kg in BSA's feature copy)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (via Aprilia MIA)
Not listed
Navigation
Optional (Turn-by-Turn via MIA)
Not listed
USB Charging
Optional (Accessory USB)
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Eco, Sport, Rain)
Not listed
Traction Control
Yes (APRC ATC 3 levels + off)
Not listed
Quickshifter
Optional (Bi-directional AQS Up/Down)
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full LED triple headlight with DRL
Not listed
Taillight
Full LED
Not listed
Turn Indicators
Full LED
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Two-Piece Seat
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
4 versions
Price range
₹3.99 Lakh
₹3.35 Lakh – ₹3.6 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Special Edition₹3.99 Lakh Legacy Edition Sheen Silver₹3.6 Lakh Gold Star 650 ₹39,050 less

On-road price by city

Tuono 457 Special Edition against Gold Star 650 Highland Green

CityTuono 457Gold Star 650Gap
Mumbai₹4.69 Lakh₹3.96 LakhGold Star 650 ₹72,825 less
Pune₹4.69 Lakh₹3.96 LakhGold Star 650 ₹72,825 less
New Delhi₹4.53 Lakh₹3.83 LakhGold Star 650 ₹70,263 less
Bengaluru₹4.93 Lakh₹4.16 LakhGold Star 650 ₹76,668 less
Chennai₹4.69 Lakh₹3.96 LakhGold Star 650 ₹72,825 less
Hyderabad₹4.93 Lakh₹4.16 LakhGold Star 650 ₹76,668 less
Ahmedabad₹4.45 Lakh₹3.76 LakhGold Star 650 ₹68,982 less
Kolkata₹4.61 Lakh₹3.89 LakhGold Star 650 ₹71,544 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Tuono 457 or the Gold Star 650?

The Gold Star 650, by ₹64,050 on the versions compared here: Tuono 457 Special Edition at ₹3.99 Lakh against Gold Star 650 Highland Green at ₹3.35 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹4.53 Lakh against ₹3.83 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Tuono 457 claims 25.5 kmpl against 25 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Tuono 457 Special Edition makes 47.6 PS and 43.5 Nm and the Gold Star 650 Highland Green makes 45 hp and 55 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹12,032 a month for the Tuono 457 and ₹10,165 for the Gold Star 650, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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