Here is a price and spec based comparison of the BSA Gold Star 650 and the Kawasaki Vulcan S. The BSA Gold Star 650 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 324,633 whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S sells at Rs 813,000. The Kawasaki Vulcan S has the smaller engine here, at 649cc, producing 45.6bhp and , while the BSA Gold Star 650 is powered by a 652cc engine which produces 59.94bhp and . Read on for a detailed specification comparison.
| Price |
324,633
Ex-Showroom Price
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813,000
Ex-Showroom Price
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| CC | 652 cc | 649 cc | |
| Weight | 201 kg | -- | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 litres | 14 litres | |
| BHP | 45.6 bhp @ 6,500 rpm | 59.94 bhp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Brakes & Wheels | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | |
| Front Brake | -- | -- | |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 inch | 18 inch | |
| Rear Brake | -- | -- | |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | -- | |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch | 17 inch | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Size | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | -- | |
| Wheel Size | -- | -- | |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 litres | 14 litres | |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 130 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | 201 kg | -- | |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | -- | -- | |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3 litres | -- | |
| Seat Height | 782 mm | 705 mm | |
| Seat Length | -- | -- | |
| Wheelbase | 1,425 mm | 1,575 mm | |
| Power & Performance | |||
| Battery | 12V, (11.2 Ah) | -- | |
| Bore x Stroke | -- | -- | |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate | -- | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.8:1 | |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Cylinders | 1 | -- | |
| Displacement | 652 cc | 649 cc | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Engine Type | -- | -- | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 4 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | |
| Max Power | 45.6 bhp @ 6,500 rpm | 59.94 bhp @ 7,500 rpm | |
| Max Torque | 55 Nm @ 4,000 rpm | 61 Nm @ 6,600 rpm | |
| Mileage - ARAI | -- | -- | |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 26 kmpl | -- | |
| Riding Modes | No | -- | |
| Riding Range | -- | -- | |
| Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | -- | |
| Top Speed | 160 kmph | -- | |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain | |
| Suspensions & Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Tubular Frame | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork with cover tubes, 120 mm stroke | Telescopic fork | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | -- | |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorbers with 5-step Adjustable Preload | Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| Warranty and Services | |||
| 1st Service | -- | -- | |
| 2nd Service | -- | -- | |
| 3rd Service | -- | -- | |
| 4th Service | -- | -- | |
| 5th Service | -- | -- | |
| No. of Free Services | 0 | -- | |
| Standard Warranty (km) | -- | -- | |
| Standard Warranty (Years) | 4 year | -- | |
| Vehicle Warranty | -- | -- | |
| List of Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Features | Twin-Pod Instrument Cluster | -- | |
| Adjustable levers | -- | -- | |
| Automatic Start Stop | No | No | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | -- | -- | |
| Average Speed | No | -- | |
| Boot Light | -- | -- | |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | -- | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | No | -- | |
| Center stand availability | -- | -- | |
| Clock | No | -- | |
| Cruise Control | No | -- | |
| Distance to Empty | No | -- | |
| Document Storage | No | -- | |
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | Yes | -- | |
| Engine Temperature Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Front Storage Box | No | -- | |
| Fuel Gauge | Analogue | -- | |
| Fuel Lid | -- | -- | |
| Gear Indicator | No | -- | |
| Gear Shift Light | No | -- | |
| Geo Fencing | No | -- | |
| GPS & Navigation | No | -- | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Yes | -- | |
| Headlight | -- | -- | |
| Headlight Type | Halogen Bulb | -- | |
| Heated Grip | -- | -- | |
| Helmet Hooks | -- | -- | |
| High Beam Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Instrument Console | -- | -- | |
| Instrument Console Type | Analogue | -- | |
| Keyless Lock/Unlock | No | -- | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | -- | |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Luggage Hooks | -- | -- | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | No | -- | |
| Odometer | Analogue | -- | |
| OTA Updates | Not Available | -- | |
| Parking Brake | -- | -- | |
| Pass Light | No | -- | |
| Pillion Comfort | -- | -- | |
| Pillion Seat | Yes | Stepped Seat | |
| Quickshifter | No | -- | |
| Real Time Mileage Indicator | -- | -- | |
| Ride by Wire | -- | -- | |
| Saree Guard | Yes | -- | |
| Seat Opening Switch | -- | -- | |
| Service Reminder Indicator | No | -- | |
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Yes | Yes | |
| Silencer Cover | Yes | -- | |
| Silent Start | No | No | |
| Speedometer | Analogue | -- | |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | -- | |
| Start Type | Self Start | Self Start | |
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue | |
| Touch Screen Display | No | -- | |
| Traction Control | No | -- | |
| Tripmeter | -- | -- | |
| Turn Signal | LED | -- | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | -- | -- | |
| Under Seat Storage | No | -- | |
| USB Charging Port | Yes | -- | |
| Vehicle Location Tracking | No | -- | |
| Voice Assist | No | -- | |
| Windscreen | -- | -- | |