Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the BSA Gold Star 650. The BSA Gold Star 650 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 324,633 whereas the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 sells at Rs 334,987. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has the smaller engine here, at 648cc, producing 45.6bhp and , while the BSA Gold Star 650 is powered by a 652cc engine which produces 47bhp and . The BSA Gold Star 650 has a claimed mileage of 26 kmpl and the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a claimed mileage of 23kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.
| Price |
334,987
Ex-Showroom Price
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324,633
Ex-Showroom Price
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| CC | 648 cc | 652 cc | |
| Weight | 218 kg | 201 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.7 litres | 12 litres | |
| BHP | 47 bhp @ 7,150 rpm | 45.6 bhp @ 6,500 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 | Disc | |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 inch | 17 inch | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Size | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Tubeless | |
| Wheel Size | -- | -- | |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Spoke | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.7 litres | 12 litres | |
| Ground Clearance | 174 mm | 150 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | 218 kg | 201 kg | |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | -- | -- | |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.7 litres | 3 litres | |
| Seat Height | 804 mm | 782 mm | |
| Seat Length | -- | -- | |
| Wheelbase | 1,398 mm | 1,425 mm | |
| Manufacturer Warranty | |||
| Standard Warranty (km) | 40,000 km | -- | |
| Standard Warranty (Years) | 3 year | 4 year | |
| Vehicle Warranty | -- | -- | |
| Power & Performance | |||
| Battery | 12V, 12AH VRLA | 12V, (11.2 Ah) | |
| Bore x Stroke | -- | -- | |
| Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 | |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | |
| Displacement | 648 cc | 652 cc | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Engine Type | -- | -- | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 4 Up | |
| Max Power | 47 bhp @ 7,150 rpm | 45.6 bhp @ 6,500 rpm | |
| Max Torque | 52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm | 55 Nm @ 4,000 rpm | |
| Mileage - ARAI | 23 kmpl | -- | |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 24 kmpl | 26 kmpl | |
| Riding Modes | No | No | |
| Riding Range | 315 km | -- | |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 2 Per Cylinder | |
| Top Speed | 169 kmph | 160 kmph | |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual | |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | |
| Service & Maintenance Schedule | |||
| 1st Service (Days) | 45 | -- | |
| 1st Service (km) | 500 km | -- | |
| 2nd Service (Days) | 180 | -- | |
| 2nd Service (Kms) | 5000 | -- | |
| 3rd Service (Days) | 365 | -- | |
| 3rd Service (Kms) | 10000 | -- | |
| 4th Service (Days) | 540 | -- | |
| 4th Service (Kms) | 15000 | -- | |
| 5th Service (Days) | -- | -- | |
| 5th Service (Kms) | -- | -- | |
| No. of Free Services | 4 | 0 | |
| Suspensions & Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Steel tubular double cradle | Tubular Frame | |
| Front Suspension | 41mm dia front fork, 110mm travel | Telescopic hydraulic fork with cover tubes, 120 mm stroke | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No | |
| Rear Suspension | Twin, Coil-over Shocks, 88mm travel | Twin Shock Absorbers with 5-step Adjustable Preload | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| List of Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Features | -- | Twin-Pod Instrument Cluster | |
| Automatic Start Stop | No | No | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | No | -- | |
| Average Speed | No | No | |
| Boot Light | -- | -- | |
| Brake/Tail Light | Halogen Bulb | LED | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | No | No | |
| Clock | No | No | |
| Cruise Control | No | No | |
| Distance to Empty | No | No | |
| Document Storage | -- | No | |
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | No | Yes | |
| Engine Temperature Indicator | No | Yes | |
| Front Storage Box | No | No | |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital | Analogue | |
| Fuel Lid | -- | -- | |
| Gear Indicator | No | No | |
| Gear Shift Light | No | No | |
| Geo Fencing | No | No | |
| GPS & Navigation | No | No | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Yes | Yes | |
| Headlight | -- | -- | |
| Headlight Type | LED | Halogen Bulb | |
| Helmet Hooks | -- | -- | |
| High Beam Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Instrument Console | -- | -- | |
| Instrument Console Type | Semi-Digital | Analogue | |
| Keyless Lock/Unlock | No | No | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Luggage Hooks | -- | -- | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | No | No | |
| Odometer | Digital | Analogue | |
| OTA Updates | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Parking Brake | -- | -- | |
| Pass Light | Yes | No | |
| Pillion Comfort | -- | -- | |
| Pillion Seat | Yes | Yes | |
| Quickshifter | No | No | |
| Real Time Mileage Indicator | No | -- | |
| Saree Guard | Yes | Yes | |
| Seat Opening Switch | -- | -- | |
| Service Reminder Indicator | No | No | |
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Yes | Yes | |
| Silencer Cover | Yes | Yes | |
| Silent Start | No | No | |
| Speedometer | Analogue | Analogue | |
| Stand Alarm | No | Yes | |
| Start Type | Self Start | Self Start | |
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue | |
| Touch Screen Display | No | No | |
| Traction Control | No | No | |
| Tripmeter | -- | -- | |
| Turn Signal | Halogen Bulb | LED | |
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | |
| USB Charging Port | Front | Yes | |
| Vehicle Location Tracking | No | No | |
| Voice Assist | No | No | |