The BSA Gold Star | The World Beater Returns
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- Опубликовано: 9 дек 2022
- The BSA Gold Star has finally arrived!
60 years after the Gold Star ceased production, can BSA recreate that old magic to become a worl beater onceagain?
And how does it compare to the Royal Enfield Interceptor and to a lesser extent, the Triumph Bonneville T100?
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Takes me back to 1973 when I was 17. My best friend owned a Gold Star and we had been for a swift half (just the one, officer) with me riding pillion. He stopped at the trafiic lights and I was totally relaxed and day dreaming. As he pulled away, I rocked gracefully backwards and if it wasn't for my feet lodging in his armpits, I would have been left sitting in the road! Happy days. Another great review, Freddie.
Funny memory, sounds like my first ride as a pillion with my dad haha
dont share ur f@g stories on the internet bud, we dont want to hear it 🤮
You are an absolute legend for your aesthetic videos and their calm relaxing vibes 😍.
That’s very kind of you to say so, really appreciated Akshay🙂
100%, could listen to this guy all day
The gauge needles are not moving the wrong way, their starting point is different. They still move in clockwise direction.
same early honda
It’s the english way for the gauges lol sorry a frenchman.
Indeed, I didn't notice it before. Nice catch.
Freddie, I’ve watched about 6 reviews of the Gold Star that came ahead of yours, including the MF, but only now do I have a proper feel for what this bike is all about. It’s not just about the specifications or the nuts and bolts, it’s all about the feelings and the sense of occasion that the bike invokes when you ride it. The modern retro motorcycles are more like lifestyle accessories than just modes of transport and no one puts that point across better than you. There’s basically nothing wrong with any of them; it comes down to how they make you feel. Another great start to my Sunday morning, thank you Freddie & Monica.
Might as well buy an SR400 and pop a different exhaust on it then stick a BSA badge on the tank from eBay. At least the Yamaha has some heritage.
@@tonyparker7356and reliability
@@volt8684
And Rotax doesn't?
@AdventureDog
O-oh... thought coz BMW used them - still, don't see many Funduros around...
@AdventureDog
24k valve adjust! Eat that Enfield at 6k.
Absolutely love your reviews. You bridge the gap between viewing a bike as a tool and riding as a sublime experience. You’re a poet!
A gentleman and a motorcycle for gentlemen. What a wonderful day, the English are lucky enough to ride their motorcycles in December, without any ice or snow on the roads.
That's a rare rare day, I'm reading your comment with ice and snow around me at minus 1 in North East England. Brrrr!!! Take care.
Snow here, South West 0 degrees 🥶
I hate to be a 'topper' but it's -5 in Essex !
28°C here in Oz, no ice or snow, luckily.
@@jeeves6490 ….shut up 😂 👍
Hello, from Yosemite.
Back in the early 80'had a late 60's BSA. Don't recall the year, but I do recall the tank was all chrome, with the badge, of course.
Anyhow, I'm a little over halfway through your video, wanted to post that.... because of you, I'm gonna get one! Had no idea they were out (I do think you may have made a comment on one of you're other vids.. possibly). Just got my 442 Rocket, was gonna grab the new KZ you posted about not too long ago buuuut...think it's gonna be this BSA, LOVE the tank/badge! It's old new!
Thank you Freddie and Monika!
All the way over in Yosemite, great to hear from you!🙂 Really glad you enjoyed the video and the fact you used to own an old BSA must make the return of the brand even more special!
@@FreddieDobbs Of all the bikes I've owned, original ones, the BSA was the most unique. However, the BSA was only compared to Harley, Triumph, KZ 900/100, Kawa GPZ 550, Honda 550 Four.
Now, had I had a Norton, Ariel Square Four, Matchless, woulda been different. But, yes I'm thrilled the BSA is here!
Great review! Love how you mix the technical info in with the real riding experience. Chilled vibes and love your music choices on the videos.
Really glad you like the format, thanks Lynn🙂
Superb video, you always manage to embed in your videos, some ingredients that others just can’t quite match. I think it’s the honesty, passion and true enjoyment of what you’re doing and testing that just hits the mark. Look forward to the next one
Hugely appreciated, thank you David🙂
The Indians have managed to produce a bike that exactly captures the spirit of the old Goldstar, and dare I say it; is even better than the original. Well done.
Could not agree more
And with massive technical and design input from
British engineers and designers. Don't forget that...check out their own videos. A true collaboration.
Hey, was wondering, when you say” The Indians”, is it related to India???
@@krishmotwani3508 Royal Enfield
@@krishmotwani3508yes, Mahindra (Indian automobile giant) own BSA
Great video, Freddie, as always! Love how you focus on the emotional ‘feel’ the bike gives you - for me, that’s the key to motor biking. It’s the way a bike makes you feel that’s most important, not the stats and figures, or where it’s made. Well done and keep it up!
Freddy, why on earth does no one ever think to mention a W800 as a modern classic and competition for theses bike? i think you definitely need to reach out and get your hands on a new one! in fact if anyone reads this can supply one, let Mr Dobbs borrow it please! ;)
It’s because Kawasaki no longer sell it in the UK
@@MrDarcy-OlMan now that is a shame. I had no idea as I saw a 23 model in red in Leeds a few weeks back. Seems it may have been an import 🤷🏻♂️
Great work Freddie - I love your William Woolardesque presentation style and enthusiasm for the marque.....and on top of that it is a cool bike isn't it!! I'll take the green one please!
I think (as do probably tens of thousands) that this review is just another reason why we smile when we see another vid pop up. I love this review as I love a vid on where to get a coffee. Entertaining...informative...funny...and fun. From a couple who love bikes, and cheap travel. 💙 Love from NZ as always, and good luck. And that BSA rocks and will sell big time. It's gorgeous.
Freddie you captured the essence and nostalgia of a bygone age - also the analogy of the 60s style with just enough modern tech to give peace of mind for every day use - great video 👍
What a cracking review Freddie! The music, editing , presenting. You really belong there! Best one I have seen so far! Lovely bike!
Thanks for a great review. BSA bicycles were legendary in my native country.. Then I experienced the RE Bullet, a classic British design in India. I toured extensively in India on modern Japanese bikes 'cause I did not trust the old Bullet to let me down somewhere deep in the Indian countryside. I think your cinematography beautifully captures the nostalgia these retro bikes have come to represent. Hopefully I can rent this BSA when I visit the Himalayas next.
If you can know how to handle the few quirks of that bike, it can take you along for a long time. Yezdi Roadking rider here, which has been dependable even to this day since 1995.
Great review, Freddie. Always the best journalist to describe what the emotional appeal of what a motorcycle brings to the table. No one does it better.
Thanks for another great video. It doesn't matter how many reviews have already been made, you always bring something new to our attention.
Yes, the best review of the BSA so far. Loved it !
Wow! what a lovely sound of that single engine when you put mic near exhaust ! ..just beautiful ! Thank you so much for doing the sound test this way.
Wonderful. Wonderful. Wonderful. The motorcycle, the review, the reviewer. A class act. Cheers & thank you!
I have been waiting for your review of the Goldstar for ages. Very exciting that it’s made it to market!
I love you travel vids and vlogs - but I had missed your bike reviews! So many other bike reviews will just reel off the spec sheet but you actually tell people what I bike 'feels' like, and that's phenomenal!
What a way you present videos, the only downside is I want to buy everything you review 🤣 another fantastic review 👏
Beautiful video. Took me right back to the 60's when I started biking. Wonderful memories.
Beautifully presented and filmed. The enthusiasm and sheer delight of riding just shines through. Bike review as a work of art, unique.
Quantifying character is almost impossible but you seem to have the ability to do it Freddie! As always fantastic production quality and editing. Better than any content you find on TV!
EXCELLENT review and comments.
10/10.
WELL done sir.
THANK You.
Fantastic quality production as always! One thing you'd currently get with the BSA over both the Interceptor and the T100 is exclusivity. Add that to the £3K saving over a T100.... What's not to like!
Well done Freddie. Another enjoyable video with a tasteful blend of style and unbiased information for this new retro classic motorcycle. BSA has put out a beautiful bike with a reasonable price tag. Nice voice (although I would like to hear it with the baffle removed) and plenty of unique styling touches all around her. You're right about the stunning tank design. The world is good place with motorcycles like this in it.
Keep up the good work man! Already looking foward to the next video.
Excellent balanced review thanks Freddie
What a great start to a Sunday morning cheers Freddie loved it
Excellent review and roundup of the options in this genre..there are some terrific bikes available for not silly money. Great stuff 👏 Cheers, Steve
What a perfect day for the photography, and loved the appropriate retro posing at the start of the video
Beautiful locations and light, you've got a really good eye for them
Brilliant review Freddie , I love riding retro bikes in the countryside, blimey this BSA is tempting . Keep the reviews coming 👍👍
As always, a top review, great looking bike, I wish someone would compare it with the Kawasaki W800 as opposed to the Indian made alternatives and Triumph as the Japanese bikes have been seen as the quality of the field for so long.
Excellent review indeed. Thank you. Great bike. 😊
Love the cigar! Great video. Good looking machine.
Well done Freddie, you nailed it again. Thanks for the review.
Quality Freddie. You looked spot on with the flat cap and cigar, although you looked uncomfortable smoking the thing. Fantastic review as always chap.
Yet again, Freddie, a very useful & interesting video, expertly presented! Keep them coming, young man! 😀👍
A very nice little video fella & what looks like a great motorcycle!
I was in the market for a new bike earlier this year, this and the Interceptor were two on my list. With all the confusion surrounding the Gold Star I eventually bought a Street Scrambler to go alongside my 76 Bonneville. I love the way you approach the review, about how it makes you feel riding it, way more important than performance stats. Same with my bikes, it’s all about the vibe. I’ll test ride one in the spring (it’s winter here now in the Austrian Alps and snow, ice and salted roads are the order of the next months!) Have lurked on your channel for a while but really enjoyed this review, keep it up fella!
Yes sir back to videos that brought me here and made the channel great
Recently bought a 1968 BSA Royal Star 500cc. Having an absolute blast with it. Get compliments wherever I ride.
Freddie, Great video!!! Thank you!
Thanks for the video. I fancied one since they were announced but worry about the delays and company. I also can't part with my RE Classic500 at the moment and only have room for one bike. My Dad has had a 1959 BSA A10 Super Rockets for about 25 years. My parents have been all over Europe on it. I love that bike so the draw of the brand is strong. Thanks again. Peter
Good review, thanks Freddie.
Great looking bike! I love this style of motorcycles and the smaller displacement engines.
Royal Enfield and Triumph sell thousands of bikes a year and BSA at the moment just have a few demo bikes going around. Looks like a great bike but only time can tell what these bike are like once they get some real miles on them. I’ll wait for long term owner reviews before I decide to put my money on a bike that still has no track record on reliability and after sales service. If I was buying a bike today I’d put my money on more established brands with years of production, history, and service I can research and study. In the past 2 years I’ve owned a Himalayan that has its share of problems and currently own a Street Twin that hasn’t been trouble free. That being said BSA would seem like a huge risk with just their first production bike in decades. As always I enjoy the content Freddie. Stay safe and keep ‘‘em coming. Cheers
We mustn’t conflate this BSA brand with the original, unlike RE there is no BSA DNA in this brand, it’s only marketing. Like you, I await user reviews and RE’s response; I’d love to see a RE 650 Classic single but realise that’s wishful thinking and it’ll more likely use their twin but it is top heavy.
This is your best review you’ve done! Wish I had one!
A perfect bike for a simple old school bikers like me😁. Don't need much power and speed, just a simple vibe riding on the roads, it's a glorious feeling. That kind of beautiful bike is enough for me😁🙏 hopefully someday 🙏☝️. Thanks sir Freddie for another motorcycle review 🙏 hope for your next content. Ride safe and God bless you both 🙏☝️
Great to see the BSA marque back & a really enjoyable review....
Great review. What a wonderful bike. The engine sounds quiet with a nice exhaust note and the fueling looks to be spot on at all speeds. Already owning two paralell twins, not an RE, I look forward to trying a 650 single.
Great review Freddie! Interesting that you put it directly neck and neck with the Enfield. Mr flyer portrayed it as a lot more dynamic and better built than the interceptor, in fact halfway to the triumph. That is praise indeed as he owns an interceptor. Nice touch with the cigar.
What a great review.I cant wait till they are available in the US the BSA will be added to my collection .
Really glad you like it, I think it's one of those bikes that people will go for because of its looks over everything. I do like singles. I hope confidence will grow in the company and there aren't any more delays getting them on the road. Sadly not for me, but then neither is the Interceptor so it's not an anti BSA thing just a style thing. Good to see you on the roads again in the UK countryside 👍
Lovely bike and intro,🥰 thank you !!!
Really glad you enjoyed it, Igor🙌🏻🙌🏻
Great review as always. I love the look and sound of the bike, and would definitely consider one of these as a 2nd bike. I love the music on your videos too, it always matches the vibe of the scenes 😀
I thinkk it looks better now than when they first showed it last year, must be the thinner exhaust. And the price seems fair as well.👍
beautifully presented
Nice review Mr. Dobbs, thank you.
Well done fella, you absolutely nailed it.
Another entertaining review loved your introduction.
very nice review, well presented and entertaining. Great bike too.
EPIC Intro/Outro and awesome review!
Wow Freddie, just that shot of you pulling away with the cigar on the go and flat cap with the thumping single cylinder sound……I want one so badly now😉. Well done, great content as always.
Oi, mate! As always, a fine review of a great bike; but I was sorry to see you with a coffin nail. I've said before: if you're gonna smoke, smoke something that's good for you and worth smoking-a blunt or a spliff!
Great review thank you 👍
Excellent video, you gave a clear flavours of what the Gold Star is all above. Though the 50's style garb definitely suited the occasion, although I thought you should have placed your flat cap back to front before you road off 👍👍👍
I absolutely loved the style and presentation of this video. Nicely filmed, good sound quality, and all the relevant questions answered. It took me back, in ways, to some great times in the 70's, when smoking wasn't the social crime it has become today.
As the saying goes, everything in moderation.
(Actually, I was part-owner of a BSA 500 single some years back, but that's another story.)
Great review Freddie
Good review Freddie.All BSA need to do now is establish a dealership network and put bikes in showrooms.
Yes - great review !
Another brilliant review, Freddie. Well done! Yeah, I think I may have to add one to my garage to keep my RE's company, and to own another British designed bike with classic appeal. Not gonna BS... now that I see the reviews for the actual production Gold Star, I really want one.
Excellent review. 👏👏👏
Well filmed 🎉
Great review Freddie. Very well presented and with excellent video and music selection. The best review I have seen yet on the BSA. 👏
Hang on a minute Grae!!! ;0)
@@TheMissendenFlyer 😄 I very much enjoyed your review also... 👍
@@grahamtricker4103 Hmmmm.......
Very stylish video, capture’s the spirit of those long lost days, as douse the bike.
Love the overall video ❤
Morning Freddie, So reminded me of my dad at the start, you just needed a pint of Watney’s Red Barrel to complete the picture. Good to see everyone riding the BSA at last.
Haha I just had to google “Watneys”!😆
Since I bought my Triumph T120 I am constantly surrounded by older retired guys reminiscing about the good old days. These types of bikes kind of speak to you, just sit on me an take me for a ride to a coffee shop or an afternoon tea 😁😁 no fancy tech getting in the way of the sound of thump thump,😁😁😁
Great work as always Fred.
Excellent video.
Lovely bike… great video thanks for sharing ! 😉👍
5:30 Engine looks like a heart and gives the feeling of one. Nice structure.
Excellent, Fred 👍🏻
Best BSA video so far! 👏
Superb review
Freddie,
Very interesting the amount of views on this motorcycle obviously a lot of interest from the public
Great channel ❤
Lovely, lovely bike 👏🏼
Great video, Freddie. Great soundtrack 👍
Good review Freddy 👍🏼. I think you get the gist of why people love to buy and drive these new classics!
Nice one Freddie and Monika, excellent review.....
Goddamn Sir. What a lovely aesthetic way of presentation. Sitting here in a remote corner of India, I felt like a Brit for 20 minutes. The way you dressed, the way you described stuff, the surroundings, the bike. Absolutely beautiful
Very good video. I rode the Interceptor a month ago. Only criticism was suspension. I don't think price difference of £300 is an issue and worth paying because the BSA has that extra "something".
Thanks for your unique Freddie perspective. The dials actually go the same as everyone else's, clockwise. They just start at the 2:00 o'clock instead of the 7:00 o'clock point right?
The important bit you covered was in an overview manner which and focuses on the riders experience.
Yes. Out of the 5 reviews I've watched only one got it right.
Yep you’re absolutely right- the dials are the right way around, they just start at about 2:00🙂
ANOTHER superb video! Thank you... As a former owner of an '04 Triumph Thruxton, which I purchased, apart from video promos, sight unseen at the tail end of '03, if memory serves; I have a deep appreciation for this new BSA. Compared to what, you ask? Well, I also have a '64 BSA A65SH in a Rickman style flat track, Nickel plated, extremely light frame! I loved the Triumph, but it was the visceral pleasure of riding this former racing motorcycle, converted to street use that really got my blood pumping. Needless to say, I am, at a somewhat advanced age, eagerly awaiting the moment these become available in the States. It truly is a beautiful looking bike, and hopefully more than just a tip of the hat to a wonderfully built antique.
Brilliant and original film Freddie.. Looks amazing in the red. You need that bike ✊🏾💨💨💨💨💨
Nicely done Sir Freddie 🙏 great to see these in dealers and 2023 is going to be a good year for the modern day classics. Ok off to get the new bike out of the van, exciting day ahead, she’s finally home 😆👍
Thanks Nick! I’m out on the T120 Black today too- so so special❤️🏍