As a UK Gold Star owner since March 2023 and before that an Interceptor I can tell you the BSA is fantastic, ride one before you comment, you will be grinning from ear to ear. #HappyGoldStarOwner 👍
Guys, in all hype of Roxx, the BSA Goldstar launch was bit lost on me. So went through the launch event videos in the night and did a test ride next day. I'm impressed with the bike. It just feels special with lot of character. The styling has a old world charm and paint, fit and finish are of good quality. The big bore engine is real rockstar. It just keeps pulling with endless torque. It's like riding an automatic when you are in 2nd gear, no need to change gears at all in slow moving traffic except if you come to standstill. You can to 10 kmph to 60kmph without having to shift to 3rd. While on BRTS empty road I could hit 120 kmph in 4th gear and still was able to spot vehicles in rear view mirror. This will give you idea about minimal vibrations. Economics are comfortable too. Everything falls to hand easily. The exhaust sound is bassy and thumpy that adds to the character of this bike. If reliability niggles and after sales is taken care, I think, Classic Legends have a winner. BTW, after BSA, tested RE Interceptor. Felt RE slightly faster/spirited but the big bore single cylinder character and ergonomics are way better in BSA.
- Already launched in the European market quite a while backand has struggled to really sell properly there. So these are definately not pre-production motorcycles.
@@romeldias AFAIK, Classic Legends have been building this motorcycle only in India nd exporting from here. They did not launch it here until now due to some dispute over the brand name with TI cycles.
@@romeldiasIt was always manufactured here and exported. So they just had to settle the branding issue and everything else is ready. Still they goofed up with the pricing and probably in quality.
RE interceptor has more power figure than this with more reasonable price on road. Yet BSA is quintessential and we are awaited for some more major introductions from them.
BSA should have added the tubeless rims or alloys which is neccessary for such a heavy bike and that too no centre stand can be added. If centre stand added outside it may damage the abs or some components which are added near the place where centre stand has to fix so . We cannot include it and no tubeless so definitely has a negitive impact on sales. I myself was taking backstep due the same reasons eventhough the bike looks very good. I feel the price is on the higher side compare to RE 650’s which are twins.
I was waiting for the Goldstar and hoped it would be competitive in terms of pricing. After RE axed the 500, I was yearning for a big single I could buy new. Wonder how long Classic Legend would have last in India without Mahindra to back it up.
@@powerdriftofficial yes true, 2.75L was the figure I had first in my mind but after some maths my final target was 2.99...as a new product its fine...I am sure that we will get some discounts in future....but anyway now looking forward for price change by RE....
It's dead when RE classic 650 will be launched ...& the Int 650 is still a better choice if cost of spares & service is taken into account in long run ++ 1 gear & 1 barrel advantage
While the Royal Enfield 650cc parallel twin is a buttery smooth, not sure what to expect from the single cylinder 650cc Goldstar. The BSA Goldstar seems 20 to 25 thousand rupees overpriced!
@@sudeepmore1525 Royal Enfield I called it a steriliser because it generates so much heat from the engine it makes a one lose sperm count and become sterile
I really like the looks and the fact that it has a huge single cylinder. But if I had the money, I wouldn't buy it over the more sensible, faster, more powerful options. Niche product I guess, something one would buy as a second or third bike(?)
Doubt the pricing. The comeback is aimed too high for their standards. If Honda comes in it will become a different game altogether. The bike looks good though. Stainless steel engine covers can make it one stunning looking bike
The pricing is pretty good to be honest. We all know this won’t sell as well as the 650’s by the royal enfields…I’ve seen the international reviews of this motorcycle and all of em had good things to say about it. British Engineering at it’s best. Hope true enthusiast value this motorcycle here in India
True enthusiasts would pick up Enfield 650. I have seen all of the European reviews and none called it better than Interceptor but many prefered Interceptor by the end
India is not ready for BSA Goldstar.😂 I absolutely adore this bike. Few tweaks and mods here and there and this could make a lovely motorcycle for weekend rides.
@@powerdriftofficial A torquey, relatively smooth large cap. single is a rarity. True the other bits could have been better but many of those can be upgraded later. Looking forward to this.
I guess Mahindra has some beef with 2 wheelers.... Everytime they do something in this segment...it end up really bad.... Whoever is thier adviser or head is surely decoying.... Luring them to a wrong path...
Even their supply chain management sucks throughout india . They resourced bad quality of nuts and bolts which rust even before delivery in many cases and doesnt last more than 3 months to rust after delivery . Why cant they change their nut bolt supplier . No customer redrassal manager in company , area manager who handles sales is supposed to manage with quality control and supply chain management of spares which they are unable to do . I had to wait more than a month for just mudguard , promises over promises by service centre staff and area sales manager , they all are unprofessinal and unskilled .
@@prishashandilya7925 that's the case, they really doesn't seems to be serious in terms of two wheelers segment...I have this strong feeling that some old lazy folks are managing these things....
Very typical of M&M and Classic Legends to provide the bike laterfor review. They could have done better in terms of pricing. Should have undercut RE Int 650 by fair margin for people to even consider this. Right now, it's a no-brainer.. parallel twin trumps single. Period!
Just to let you know this is not a pre production model this is on sale in International market just keep yourself updated India also gets same thing. They also had a scrambler edition showcased wish that would enter production if they need to be in market
Irrespective of the sales numbers, it would be interesting to see how long classic legend continues the production. Cause with legacy models one cannot discontinue just because the brand is unable to meet it's profit margins. At times they have to compensate via parallel products. I loved the new bike, but the mother brand isn't trustworthy.
Birmingham Small Arms…..I have a Bantam so I knew it….Well I want to ask that Does it has Dual Channel ABS? How is its seat Seating ergonomics,How did you feel when you just sat on the Motorcycle?
@@powerdriftofficial The turning radius in today's bikes defeats everything. I have driven BSA 500 and BSA Golden Flash 650 Twin. They all had small turning radius. Jawa and Yezdi were hopeless bikes with big turning radius, broader wheels but smaller in diameter. I had made a mistake of installing Jawa Wheels on my RX 100 and fallen down several times unnecessarily. Rajdoot 175 was a great motorcycle with beautiful shock absorbers and good road grip also. I missed buying that motorcyle. It had wheels that were even taller than those of BSA and Bullet.
@@powerdriftofficial like I am waiting for the scrambler 650, I know it ain't gonna come but still a hope+ when someone sees this they might go and check the scrambler 650
No alloys, no digital cluster and no six speed. Are they really planning to sell these in our country in 2024. Not to mention single cylinder vibration and refinement issues.
Main thing its not tubeless 🥴 a fear in long rides।। Not a led set up।।। And a small fuel tank।। Single cylinder is not a issue।। Engine is good।।power is good।।। But the practical things is not ok।।।
Half of the people commenting nehative here, have no intention of buying the bike even if those niggles didnt exist. Typical hamare zamane wali bat nahi hai log .
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As a UK Gold Star owner since March 2023 and before that an Interceptor I can tell you the BSA is fantastic, ride one before you comment, you will be grinning from ear to ear. #HappyGoldStarOwner 👍
Guys, in all hype of Roxx, the BSA Goldstar launch was bit lost on me. So went through the launch event videos in the night and did a test ride next day.
I'm impressed with the bike. It just feels special with lot of character. The styling has a old world charm and paint, fit and finish are of good quality.
The big bore engine is real rockstar. It just keeps pulling with endless torque. It's like riding an automatic when you are in 2nd gear, no need to change gears at all in slow moving traffic except if you come to standstill. You can to 10 kmph to 60kmph without having to shift to 3rd.
While on BRTS empty road I could hit 120 kmph in 4th gear and still was able to spot vehicles in rear view mirror. This will give you idea about minimal vibrations. Economics are comfortable too. Everything falls to hand easily. The exhaust sound is bassy and thumpy that adds to the character of this bike.
If reliability niggles and after sales is taken care, I think, Classic Legends have a winner.
BTW, after BSA, tested RE Interceptor. Felt RE slightly faster/spirited but the big bore single cylinder character and ergonomics are way better in BSA.
Love to hear some early feedback
- Already launched in the European market quite a while backand has struggled to really sell properly there. So these are definately not pre-production motorcycles.
this is different because they are built in India
no it have good sales in uk...look at sales statics
@@romeldias AFAIK, Classic Legends have been building this motorcycle only in India nd exporting from here. They did not launch it here until now due to some dispute over the brand name with TI cycles.
@@romeldiasIt was always manufactured here and exported. So they just had to settle the branding issue and everything else is ready. Still they goofed up with the pricing and probably in quality.
Birmingham Small Arms⚰️
By your logic, even Royal Enfield is currently owned by Eicher India.
It is doing very well in India.
I thin only name of Bsa everything from Mahindra
RE cannons and guns are small arms as well! Made like a gun!
That’s right
If it was made in UK. So since this is Indian made bike and owned by Indian company. We can call it Bharat Small Arms 😁
Decent pricing. May succeed in attracting a small percentage of potential Interceptor customers.
love it since the re 500s are long gone this can fill the void
A big single, yes!
True that
Since Thunderbird 500, there has been no bike in that segment and price
@@abhyudaydhasmana1620 re could revive the TB lineup with the 650s
@@ghostwarrior79ghost10 would be a nice idea if they are able to price it below Super meteor 650
Harley x440 are already here to fill that gap. BSA isn't even long stroke like UCE 500
RE interceptor has more power figure than this with more reasonable price on road. Yet BSA is quintessential and we are awaited for some more major introductions from them.
Twin vs Single!
BSA should have added the tubeless rims or alloys which is neccessary for such a heavy bike and that too no centre stand can be added. If centre stand added outside it may damage the abs or some components which are added near the place where centre stand has to fix so . We cannot include it and no tubeless so definitely has a negitive impact on sales. I myself was taking backstep due the same reasons eventhough the bike looks very good.
I feel the price is on the higher side compare to RE 650’s which are twins.
Yeah, that is a problem. Tubeless rims would have taken the bike away from its old school charm but that's the decision the brand has taken
Hey
I have the same tshirt from souled store
Cheers😅
Dude hide your comment dont let the secret out
Bwahaha. VP says good choice
I was waiting for the Goldstar and hoped it would be competitive in terms of pricing. After RE axed the 500, I was yearning for a big single I could buy new. Wonder how long Classic Legend would have last in India without Mahindra to back it up.
Try X440
👍🏻....price is exactly what we were expecting...
We were expecting less
@@powerdriftofficial yes true, 2.75L was the figure I had first in my mind but after some maths my final target was 2.99...as a new product its fine...I am sure that we will get some discounts in future....but anyway now looking forward for price change by RE....
Interceptor and GT 650 ❤
The only BSA i had was a BSA cycle during my childhood 😂😂
Hahahahahha
Well one look at the jawa bikes when they were launched.and i could tell that the build quality had a lot of catching up to do….same here it seeems
Does it have perelli tubeless spokes like outside, or tubes ?
Tube tyres
@@vroombk that’s a bummer if they’re tube. Outside India they have tubeless
Tube tyres
The smile at the end was cute!
It's dead when RE classic 650 will be launched ...& the Int 650 is still a better choice if cost of spares & service is taken into account in long run ++ 1 gear & 1 barrel advantage
650cc single cylinder
5speed gearbox
3lkh ex showroom
Verdict: Tata bye bye
It has very good torque figures and good retro styling. You don’t know shit about motorcycle
@@moviestar5883 this already is a flop product in the European market . Who knows shit who knows
@@moviestar5883 Their entire jawa/yezdi lineup has flopped. He is just stating the fact. Watch this flop too.
@@moviestar5883 bro honestly…how many people buy a motorbike in india just for torque?
While the Royal Enfield 650cc parallel twin is a buttery smooth, not sure what to expect from the single cylinder 650cc Goldstar.
The BSA Goldstar seems 20 to 25 thousand rupees overpriced!
Ktm uses a single cylinder 692cc in its svartpilen 701
@@sudeepmore1525 Royal Enfield I called it a steriliser because it generates so much heat from the engine it makes a one lose sperm count and become sterile
Royal Enfield 650 is buttery smooth
Are you high bro😂😂
Everyone is the same page. A little bit overpriced.
@@ratulgogoi9380if it hasn’t been ripped on by a hooliganism, yes it is buttery smooth.
I really like the looks and the fact that it has a huge single cylinder. But if I had the money, I wouldn't buy it over the more sensible, faster, more powerful options. Niche product I guess, something one would buy as a second or third bike(?)
Beautiful looks and sound! ❤
Sounds good no?
The single-cylinder mania. Inexplicable.
We don't understand this comment
@@powerdriftofficial Alright.
Self and kick both available???
Re 650 always a king🎉🎉
does it have a slipper clutch
Doubt the pricing. The comeback is aimed too high for their standards. If Honda comes in it will become a different game altogether. The bike looks good though. Stainless steel engine covers can make it one stunning looking bike
Yamaha should manufacture their SR400 in India to compete in 350cc to 450cc retro segment
Bsa means Birmingham small arms company ❤
Correct
The pricing is pretty good to be honest. We all know this won’t sell as well as the 650’s by the royal enfields…I’ve seen the international reviews of this motorcycle and all of em had good things to say about it. British Engineering at it’s best. Hope true enthusiast value this motorcycle here in India
True enthusiasts would pick up Enfield 650. I have seen all of the European reviews and none called it better than Interceptor but many prefered Interceptor by the end
Hey, eagerly waiting for the ride review, please also share touring review.
Its not going to hit the market if RE twins are here still😂.
Pricing same as re int 650.....who will buy this then??
It will have more low end torque
and vibration😂
@@jasm361vibration brings character
@@jasm361it's has counterbalancer
Birmingham Small Arms (BSA motorcycles) ❤
Bingo
Any chance for triumph to launch bobber 400
India is not ready for BSA Goldstar.😂
I absolutely adore this bike. Few tweaks and mods here and there and this could make a lovely motorcycle for weekend rides.
Let's see
Fantastic pricing
We were expecting it to be 30000 less
@@powerdriftofficial A torquey, relatively smooth large cap. single is a rarity. True the other bits could have been better but many of those can be upgraded later. Looking forward to this.
I guess Mahindra has some beef with 2 wheelers.... Everytime they do something in this segment...it end up really bad.... Whoever is thier adviser or head is surely decoying.... Luring them to a wrong path...
Even their supply chain management sucks throughout india .
They resourced bad quality of nuts and bolts which rust even before delivery in many cases and doesnt last more than 3 months to rust after delivery .
Why cant they change their nut bolt supplier .
No customer redrassal manager in company , area manager who handles sales is supposed to manage with quality control and supply chain management of spares which they are unable to do .
I had to wait more than a month for just mudguard , promises over promises by service centre staff and area sales manager , they all are unprofessinal and unskilled .
@@prishashandilya7925 that's the case, they really doesn't seems to be serious in terms of two wheelers segment...I have this strong feeling that some old lazy folks are managing these things....
@@awesommshr13 maybe the head is working for RE in disguise 😂
@@faizsaeed9753 Right🤣🤣
how to book? i need color wise price, also bsa is sumilar to RE in brand history as both made arms
Check the website
is their scrambler version coming?
Don't know
Possible yes
Very typical of M&M and Classic Legends to provide the bike laterfor review.
They could have done better in terms of pricing. Should have undercut RE Int 650 by fair margin for people to even consider this. Right now, it's a no-brainer.. parallel twin trumps single. Period!
Is it equipped with traction control , which Honda is providing in CB350 series, a very much useful safety feature
Nope
Are these tyres tubeless
Birmingham Small Arms
Bingo
Just to let you know this is not a pre production model this is on sale in International market just keep yourself updated India also gets same thing. They also had a scrambler edition showcased wish that would enter production if they need to be in market
After a long hiatus following the demise of BSA Bond, BSA SLR we now get the Gold Star.
Need a comparison video
With?
Irrespective of the sales numbers, it would be interesting to see how long classic legend continues the production. Cause with legacy models one cannot discontinue just because the brand is unable to meet it's profit margins. At times they have to compensate via parallel products. I loved the new bike, but the mother brand isn't trustworthy.
Prakash in the background being a pain eh!
Again they messed up. 650 CC single cylinder competing to RE ?😮 First look it’s not attractive.
If it comes with 350cc it will be appreciated...❤
Doubtful
Birmingham Small Arms…..I have a Bantam so I knew it….Well I want to ask that Does it has Dual Channel ABS? How is its seat Seating ergonomics,How did you feel when you just sat on the Motorcycle?
Spoked Tubeless wheels?
Nope
This looks like a functional bike. Im aure to pick one up to add to my collection of zero. Lol.
I love the chrome.
Hope its good for six-footers
More information coming soon
What about Ground Clearance? And height wise it looks very low.
There's no mention of that.
❤❤❤ PowerDrift
🥉
Full review please
Very very soon!
The welding doesn’t look good though
Quality issues present yes
The ORIGINAL BSA Gold Star was a semi racing machine of 350 cc.
What is the turning radius?
This will be long. Its a different format
@@powerdriftofficial The turning radius in today's bikes defeats everything.
I have driven BSA 500 and BSA Golden Flash 650 Twin. They all had small turning radius.
Jawa and Yezdi were hopeless bikes with big turning radius, broader wheels but smaller in diameter. I had made a mistake of installing Jawa Wheels on my RX 100 and fallen down several times unnecessarily.
Rajdoot 175 was a great motorcycle with beautiful shock absorbers and good road grip also. I missed buying that motorcyle. It had wheels that were even taller than those of BSA and Bullet.
First like first comment ❤
🥈
Looks better than interceptor
Thanks for the comment
Looks hot
Scrambler 🔥
Huh?
@@powerdriftofficial like I am waiting for the scrambler 650, I know it ain't gonna come but still a hope+ when someone sees this they might go and check the scrambler 650
@@powerdriftofficial + the scrambler is so much cool. U won't see any bike like that
PD still waiting for you to drive this 650
Why are you guys not taking it seriously
I believed in U
But we are yet to get it!
Birmingham small arms is BSA
Hey Powerdrift why so late for the BSA GS review....why why why....!!! Too much wait...😓
Birmingham swing arms
Birmingham Small Arms
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Oh yesss
5 speed???? Really?
Birmingham Special Arms
This bike will be a success if it has refinement of Honda and thump of a bullet.
That’s what the expectation is
Birbmingham Small Arms
जावा बीएसए ये फिर से आने पर लग रहा है कुछ समय बाद एटलस गोडल्डलाइन सुपर फिर से लॉन्च होगी
Please ask whether engine is made in India or china
China? Where did that come from?
Still interceptor best
Twin vs single
Single cylinder above 500 cc is crazy
True. There's a reason no brand is doing it.
Big single yeah!
Single cylinder the price should been kept less than 3 lakhs even for top spec
Yeah we agree. Atleast 30-40k less than the Interceptor's price would have made things interesting
Nice
Very nice
Burhanpur Sasta Auzaar
Oh hoooo
Still RE 650 Twins will rule the market 🤣
They are currently in this segment but lets see if the Goldstar can play catchup
Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited
Cant beat Royal Enfield.
You mean the Interceptor.
Why is too short
Accessible is the correct word
@@powerdriftofficial not for tall people with pillion ride 😂
only bsa we knew till now bsa ladybird
Glad you could learn from this class
Although we pride our Independence...we love British legacy ... Enfield rifles to Birmingham small arms 😂
Stop this shit
@@Chris-bo2zs guess u don't have a sense of humor...gen z or a millennial
100% acquired by Mahindra!
Brihmhingan Small Arms
Close enough
No walkaround and close shots except your talks
This was a first look video. More to follow soon
No alloys, no digital cluster and no six speed. Are they really planning to sell these in our country in 2024. Not to mention single cylinder vibration and refinement issues.
The concers are valid!
Grab handle aur better ho sakta tha
Jee haa
@@powerdriftofficial centre stand agr dete to bahot bada plus point hota compair to other bikes
Main thing its not tubeless 🥴 a fear in long rides।। Not a led set up।।। And a small fuel tank।। Single cylinder is not a issue।। Engine is good।।power is good।।। But the practical things is not ok।।।
Big problem!
Birmingham Small Arms(BSA)
Bingo
.... liquid cooled, still has fins on the cylinder !!!!??????🤔🤔🤔
Even the Triumph 400s & all the Jawa-Yezdis have it
That is for Retro looks
More form
Birmingham Small arms ❌
Bharat small arms ✅
Stop dreaming kid 🤡🤣
Aree aree
Classic
650?
@@powerdriftofficial bsa 652 ❣️
🖤
❤️
213 kg weight is too much😢
Don't use term quickie 😅
QuickEase 😆
Birmingham Small Arms
Spot on
That gap between rear fender and tire is an eyesore. 201KG is a lot for an average Indian person. Thumbs Down!!
British Small Arms
Now its Mahindra ❤
It's Brihmhingan Small Arms
Wrong!
@@powerdriftofficial It is Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited. First they manufactured Arms, then they started manufacturing Motorcycles.
Half of the people commenting nehative here, have no intention of buying the bike even if those niggles didnt exist. Typical hamare zamane wali bat nahi hai log .
Highly overpriced for indian market. 2.5 lakh max should be max price for a single cylinder spoke cheap speedometer😂