BSA Gold Star 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

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.

Overview
Price
324,633
Ex-Showroom Price
813,000
Ex-Showroom Price
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
Specifications
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 -- --
Features
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 -- --
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