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BSA Gold Star 650 vs KTM 390 Duke

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

BSA Gold Star 650
KTM 390 Duke

BSA

Gold Star 650

From ₹3.35 Lakh

Full Gold Star 650 page Change

KTM

390 Duke

From ₹2.84 Lakh

Full 390 Duke page Change
BSA Gold Star 650Highland Green · ₹3.35 Lakh
KTM 390 Duke390 Duke · ₹2.84 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Gold Star 650: ₹3.35 Lakh 390 Duke: ₹2.84 Lakh (ahead) 390 Duke ₹50,834 cheaper
Braking Gold Star 650: Not listed 390 Duke: Cornering ABS
Mileage Gold Star 650: 25 kmpl 390 Duke: 28.9–30 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Gold Star 650: 45 hp (ahead) 390 Duke: 40.9 bhp Torque 55 vs 33.5 Nm
Weight Gold Star 650: 201 kg 390 Duke: 168 kg Seat height 782 vs 800 mm
Versions Gold Star 650: 4 (ahead) 390 Duke: 2

Pick the Gold Star 650 for more power and more versions.

Pick the 390 Duke for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹3.35 Lakh
₹2.84 Lakh
On-road in
₹3.83 Lakh
₹3.19 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹10,165 a month
₹8,477 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
45 hp
40.9 bhp
Torque
55 Nm
33.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
25 kmpl
28.9–30 kmpl

Vehicle Details

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI (LC4c)
Displacement
652 cc
349.32 cc (390 Duke), 398.6 cc (390 Duke R)
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
12.6:1
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid Cooled with curved radiator and twin fans
Gearbox
5-speed
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Claimed Fuel Economy
25 kmpl (70.6 mpg, 4.0 L/100 km, WMTC)
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
89.0 mm x 64.0 mm
Clutch
Not listed
PASC Antihopping slipper clutch
Drive Type
Not listed
Chain Drive (520 X-Ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake
Single 320 mm disc, Brembo twin-piston floating calliper
Not listed
Rear Brake
Single 255 mm disc, Brembo single-piston calliper
Not listed
ABS
Yes, front and rear
Not listed
Front Wheel
36-spoke alloy rim, 18 x 2.5 in (Excel)
Not listed
Rear Wheel
36-spoke alloy rim, 17 x 4.25 in (Excel)
Not listed
Front Tyre
100/90-18, Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
Not listed
Rear Tyre
150/70 R17, Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
Not listed
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Single Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Bosch 9.3 MP Dual Channel ABS (with Cornering ABS & Supermoto ABS)
Wheel Type
Not listed
17-inch Bionic Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (Lightweight open-hub design)
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
110/70-R17 Tubeless (Metzeler Sportec M5 / Apollo Alpha H1)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
150/60-R17 Tubeless (Metzeler Sportec M5 / Apollo Alpha H1)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm telescopic forks
43 mm WP APEX USD Open Cartridge Fork (5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, 150 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
WP APEX Monoshock with offset mounting (5-click Rebound & Preload adjustable, 150 mm travel)
Rake
26.5 degrees
Not listed
Frame Type
Not listed
Steel Trellis Frame with pressure die-cast aluminium subframe
Wheelbase
Not listed
1357 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
183 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
782 mm
800 mm (Adjustable to 820 mm)
Wheelbase
1,425 mm
Not listed
Weight (in working order)
201 kg (213 kg in BSA's feature copy)
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
15.0 L (Steel tank, Reserve: 2.5 L)
Length
Not listed
2072 mm
Width
Not listed
831 mm
Height
Not listed
1109 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
168.3 kg (Dry: 157 kg)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Not listed
5.0-inch Full-Colour Bonded Glass TFT Display with Track Mode & Launch Control
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (KTMconnect with music, phone, and turn-by-turn navigation)
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via KTMconnect)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (Type-C charging port near console)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Not listed
3 Modes (Street, Rain, Track with Launch Control)
Traction Control
Not listed
Yes (Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with lean angle sensitivity)
Quickshifter
Not listed
Yes (Quickshifter+ bi-directional standard)
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
Not listed
Full LED Headlamp with prominent boomerang LED DRLs
Taillight
Not listed
Full LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
Full LED (Auto-cancelling)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Not listed
Split Stepped Sport Seat (800 mm standard seat height)
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
4 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹3.35 Lakh – ₹3.6 Lakh
₹2.84 Lakh – ₹3.45 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
3 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

Highland Green₹3.35 Lakh 390 Duke R₹3.45 Lakh 390 Duke ₹10,343 more

On-road price by city

Gold Star 650 Highland Green against 390 Duke 390 Duke

CityGold Star 650390 DukeGap
Mumbai₹3.96 Lakh₹3.3 Lakh390 Duke ₹65,550 less
Pune₹3.96 Lakh₹3.3 Lakh390 Duke ₹65,550 less
New Delhi₹3.83 Lakh₹3.19 Lakh390 Duke ₹63,517 less
Bengaluru₹4.16 Lakh₹3.47 Lakh390 Duke ₹68,600 less
Chennai₹3.96 Lakh₹3.3 Lakh390 Duke ₹65,550 less
Hyderabad₹4.16 Lakh₹3.47 Lakh390 Duke ₹68,600 less
Ahmedabad₹3.76 Lakh₹3.13 Lakh390 Duke ₹62,500 less
Kolkata₹3.89 Lakh₹3.25 Lakh390 Duke ₹64,533 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 Gold Star 650 or the 390 Duke?

The 390 Duke, by ₹50,834 on the versions compared here: Gold Star 650 Highland Green at ₹3.35 Lakh against 390 Duke 390 Duke at ₹2.84 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.83 Lakh against ₹3.19 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The 390 Duke claims 28.9–30 kmpl against 25 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Gold Star 650 Highland Green makes 45 hp and 55 Nm and the 390 Duke 390 Duke makes 40.9 bhp and 33.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹10,165 a month for the Gold Star 650 and ₹8,477 for the 390 Duke, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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