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BSA Gold Star 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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

BSA Gold Star 650
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

BSA

Gold Star 650

From ₹3.35 Lakh

Full Gold Star 650 page Change

Royal Enfield

Interceptor 650

From ₹3.38 Lakh

Full Interceptor 650 page Change
BSA Gold Star 650Highland Green · ₹3.35 Lakh
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650Standard · ₹3.38 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Gold Star 650: ₹3.35 Lakh (ahead) Interceptor 650: ₹3.38 Lakh Gold Star 650 ₹2,959 cheaper
Braking Gold Star 650: Not listed Interceptor 650: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Gold Star 650: 25 kmpl Interceptor 650: 25 kmpl Claimed
Power Gold Star 650: 45 hp Interceptor 650: 47 bhp (ahead) Torque 55 vs 52 Nm
Weight Gold Star 650: 201 kg Interceptor 650: 213 kg Seat height 782 vs 804 mm
Versions Gold Star 650: 4 Interceptor 650: 4

Pick the Gold Star 650 for the lower price.

Pick the Interceptor 650 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹3.35 Lakh
₹3.38 Lakh
On-road in
₹3.83 Lakh
₹3.86 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹10,165 a month
₹10,251 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
45 hp
47 bhp
Torque
55 Nm
52 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
25 kmpl
25 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
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Air / Oil-Cooled, 270° crank
Displacement
652 cc
648 cc
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
9.5:1
Cooling
Liquid
Air / Oil Cooled
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
78.0 mm x 67.8 mm
Clutch
Not listed
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Not listed
Chain Drive (5/8" Pitch)

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 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Single Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Dual Channel ABS (Bosch)
Wheel Type
Not listed
18-inch 7-Spoke Cast Alloy Wheels (or 36-spoke Wire Wheels)
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
100/90-18 56H Tubeless (Vredestein Centauro ST / Ceat Zoom Cruz)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
130/70-R18 63H Tubeless (Vredestein Centauro ST / Ceat Zoom Cruz)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm telescopic forks
41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (110 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Twin gas-charged piggyback reservoir shocks (5-step preload adjustable, 88 mm travel)
Rake
26.5 degrees
Not listed
Frame Type
Not listed
Steel Tubular Double Cradle Chassis (Harris Performance developed)
Wheelbase
Not listed
1398 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
174 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
782 mm
804 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
13.7 L (Reserve 2.9 L)
Length
Not listed
2119 mm
Width
Not listed
835 mm
Height
Not listed
1067 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
213 kg (Dry: 202 kg)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Not listed
Twin-pod Analogue Speedometer and Tachometer with Digital LCD Insets
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
No / Optional Tripper Pod
Navigation
Not listed
Optional (via accessory Tripper)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (USB mobile charging port on handlebar switchgear)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Not listed
None
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
Not listed
Full LED Headlamp (on updated models) / Halogen
Taillight
Not listed
Bulb / LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
Bulb / Halogen

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Not listed
Single-piece wide cushioned roadster seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
4 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹3.35 Lakh – ₹3.6 Lakh
₹3.38 Lakh – ₹3.69 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
6 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 Standard₹3.38 Lakh Interceptor 650 ₹2,959 more

On-road price by city

Gold Star 650 Highland Green against Interceptor 650 Standard

CityGold Star 650Interceptor 650Gap
Mumbai₹3.96 Lakh₹3.99 LakhGold Star 650 ₹3,364 less
Pune₹3.96 Lakh₹3.99 LakhGold Star 650 ₹3,364 less
New Delhi₹3.83 Lakh₹3.86 LakhGold Star 650 ₹3,246 less
Bengaluru₹4.16 Lakh₹4.2 LakhGold Star 650 ₹3,542 less
Chennai₹3.96 Lakh₹3.99 LakhGold Star 650 ₹3,364 less
Hyderabad₹4.16 Lakh₹4.2 LakhGold Star 650 ₹3,542 less
Ahmedabad₹3.76 Lakh₹3.79 LakhGold Star 650 ₹3,187 less
Kolkata₹3.89 Lakh₹3.93 LakhGold Star 650 ₹3,305 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 Interceptor 650?

The Gold Star 650, by ₹2,959 on the versions compared here: Gold Star 650 Highland Green at ₹3.35 Lakh against Interceptor 650 Standard at ₹3.38 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.83 Lakh against ₹3.86 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Gold Star 650 Highland Green makes 45 hp and 55 Nm and the Interceptor 650 Standard makes 47 bhp and 52 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹10,165 a month for the Gold Star 650 and ₹10,251 for the Interceptor 650, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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