BSA Gold Star 650 V/s Royal Enfield 650.

[@WeekendOnWheels]

Good one 👍

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Thankyou.

[@madhurisharma3032]

Guys your explanation & clarity in the videos is simply amazing. looking forward for many more.

[@hormazsorabjee7768]

Guys loved this comparison. A big thumbs up from my end.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Thankyou for such an amazing complement, this is very encouraging :)

[@hariprasad5689]

One of the most underrated channel on You Tube.

[@MrJpb2000]

Both of these Motorcycles look truly superb. To choose between the two is a difficult decision for any modern retro enthusiast. After test riding the RE I was hooked…it is everything you want in a cool looking bike & does it with style… If the cost of the new BSA Goldstar is similar to that of the Royal Enfield Interceptor then owning both would be the logical choice (budget permitting). These are both plenty powerful (even if a more powerful version of the BSA is produced in the future). If you are needing more than 45 to 47 bhp, (which is more than adequate to put a smile on your face whilst easily capable for motorways) then these bikes are really not for you! Get yourself a superbike!! These Motorcycles look amazing & I cannot wait to give the BSA a test ride when they arrive. 👊😎👍 Great impartial video. Thank you.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Thank you for complementing our video, we really appreciate it. 🙂

[@nigeh5326]

I’ve ridden for 41 years and I define while yes standard bhp is good enough I would like another 10 or 15 bhp mainly for safer overtaking. This would bring it up roughly level with a good original Commando which would suit me fine. You don’t have to go from one of these retros to a superbike there are other options but not on price. For me the looks and price are the reason I went with my Interceptor and after 18 months I’m happy 😊👍

[@ianwilson9353]

Great job on the comparison👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼! I love your accent too😁! Love from 🇬🇧

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Thankyou Ian Wilson, appreciate your comment.

[@silktvPDR1]

I love the way that Royal Enfield are sweeping under the carpet that the 120 plus years of production is definitely not continuous. After Royal Enfield closed in England at the end of the MK2 Interceptor at Upper Westwood tunnels (1970) there was a gap as Royal Enfield and Enfield India Madras were two separate companies. Enfield India was just a company producing bikes under licence and did not own the Royal Enfield name just a licence agreement to manufacture early style Bullets not the last type produced in the UK. The Royal Enfield name is also still thought to be owned by Aerco and not legitimately by Eisher. The bikes made in India had Enfield of the manufacturer plate not Royal Enfield this appeared in the mid 90s and this is still in question with some over rights. Yes Enfield have been around but not continuous for 120 years under the Royal Enfield banner.

[@rakshasethi9477]

Absolutely Clear and to the point. Amazing.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Thankyou

[@reematanna8065]

❤️❤️❤️ loved the comparison. Keep up the great work.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Thankyou

[@georgebamforth7372]

Royal Enfield gets my vote because I have one!!! a truly awesome bike!!!!

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Agree. Especially for the price.

[@iantaylor7840]

I have been a BSA fan all my life; I am 66 now. When I first saw it I said I want one, but if they are going to produce a more powerful one later in the future; why buy the first model? I now think I will wait until either they are produced or an American company like S&S get their hands on one. It will be a bigger bore and hotter cam etc. It is a mistake to market the first models as a lower powered model. It’s simply not good marketing to tell people that you will produce a better model in the future, but we will sell you an inferior model at the launch. Maybe the Indians don’t understand how the west and true motorcyclists think. Produce the most powerful first; as did the Japanese and then refine or detune it.

[@johnmartin1114]

Good start for a reboot company but probably won't do as well in America as royal Enfield twin most America's roads are not conducive for a large single cool bike and I hope they sell gadzillions of them

[@ruahinesrider]

It's a A2 or learner license bike & in India a 650 is a large capacity bike but you're right they should of released a more powerful 650 for more skilled riders but 57-60hp be about it I reckon for un- detuned models.

[@reematanna8065]

@@ruahinesrider agree

[@ruahinesrider]

@@reematanna8065 Are you kiwi bro?

[@veritasvincit2745]

Good video. Thank you. Ready to choose one of these two. Started riding in 1985 aged 16 and stopped in 2016 after cancer and divorce. These two tempted me back to two wheels after a shitty period and my first new bike since a Yamaha RD350LC YPVS in September 1987. I don't care a damn if they're fast or not at this point in life. I'll choose after a good test ride on both.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

We are glad you are ready to get back on the saddle. The pricing of the BSA is also very tempting and in par with the Enfield 650. Both of these machines would bring back 'bare bone motorcycling' feel.

[@milindkbl]

Superb one 👏 can’t wait for the launch

[@rohitdangale3594]

Will you even purchase it 😂

[@grimsbydavid]

At least the Interceptor is a proven and modern design. Only time will tell if the BSA lives up to the hype.

[@peterwait641]

Uses Rotax engine similar to BMW so should be ok

[@sathishrao7926]

Single cylinder engine on BSA is the dealbreaker for me even though some may feel the expectedly viby engine ‘more characterful’ than the twin cylinder engine on the Enfield.

[@blackshuckthe3rd879]

The BSA looks nice but why call it a gold star when it's definitely not. Compare. And That massive radiator ?

[@shivanimukerjee1325]

Detailed comparison. Great work guys

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Thankyou for your comment

[@rohitdangale3594]

Do you even ride my friend 😂

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Yes Rohit, I have been riding since the past 20 Years.

[@tonymazz9912]

Thank you for a detailed review on these outstanding bikes. They are legends in our time. Blessings to you and Family 🙏.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

🙂😊

[@BanjoLuke1]

Not everyone is excited.... The BSA is the motorcycle equivalent of the old Chrysler PT Cruiser. A sham of the '50s look and none of the feel or style. The Enfield is little better. Sorry.

[@peterwait641]

Pt cruiser not best for reliability and thirsty lol

[@sathishrao7926]

Beg to differ ! I utter the word ‘fugly’ whenever I see a PT Cruiser, but the same isn’t true with Gold Star..

[@stevenleek1254]

Ach! Will I ever be so satisfied with their specs as to start selling things to own one? I won't be happy until they're as light as the originals. Also, a NO electric start option. The electric start was one of the first things I removed as a young man with my used Nortons and Triumphs. Today, with the addition of an air-light battery you can lose another 15 pounds that way! They are really getting close!

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Steven, these are the closest thing in 2022 that represents bikes of the 1960's. As mentioned they have technology that is mandatory to make them legal and nothing else. It's just the machine and your right wrist that controlls her, nothing else, just the way bikers prefer it.

[@northernwildcamper1593]

See how reliable the Beesa is after 3 years of ownership. Then we'll know if its a good bike or as bad as the originals were

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Well Mahindra has proved their reliability with the launch of their Mojo 300 as well as the Jawa brand in India, not saying they are as good as the Japanese rivals like Kawasaki, but decent enough.

[@silktvPDR1]

How many years have you had an original Goldie for to be able to say how bad the originals were? Which model and gearbox combination and tune i.e. GP Amal?

[@Mezman999]

If you rode a BSA in the 1960’s you would know how they really were.

[@thra5herxb12s]

Until I hear one running I wont even believe the bikes will be produced. For all we know the show models could be just mock ups.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Dean, Mahindra is way to big of a company to fu*k up, they have brands like Jawa & Peugeot Motorcycles under their belt.

[@shazadirani5672]

Would still prefer the Royal Enfields

[@morri03]

Quite different bikes. Look at the rake figure on the BSA it’s not going to turn as sweetly as the Enfield and the single probably isn’t going to be all that unique looking as it is a derivative of the Rotax single made for BMW years ago.

[@russtynail55]

Nice review! Will follow with interest as RE and now BSA make a comeback with the introduction of some nice retro classic bikes. In the meantime I'll keep riding my W800.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Ahh the W800 is another simple retro bike, straight from the 80's.

[@JaisiKarniWaisiBharniMynameHSD]

We also have Jawa , Yezdi there bikes are also best and selling great these days it will be triple competition when BSA launches

[@santoshyadav-bn3vv]

Your explanation is to the point.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Thankyou for the complement 🙏

[@Marcus538]

I saw a royal enfield on the road recently they look absolutely spot on , but the BSA ? Ooooh I want one 650 single great and looks better than spot on

[@HappySingh-ok6vr]

Lovely comparison.

[@zarairani2724]

😍😍😍 Both the bikes

[@osiris-bennu8166]

BSA no ensambla en Argentina, ! Royal enfield sí ♥️ ¡.

[@nandansingh5081]

When is BSA releasing this bike in India???

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

No release date has been announced yest

[@spiritofe629]

A few points. The build quality of the BSA appears to be shoddy in places. Maybe the bike displayed was only a prototype and this will improve in the production model. The fat covering on the exhaust is an eyesore. Finally cost will matter a lot. People in the west are not going to buy this unless it is within $500 of the RE. RE is able to keep cost down due to large production numbers. Finally why are Indians excited about this? There are currently no plans to launch this in India and the BSA trademark in India is held by another company.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

BSA has already been spotted on Indian roads testing their pre production bike long befor their official launch.

[@rohitdangale3594]

BSA is a sore in the BUTT

[@spiritofe629]

@@allaboutautomobiles. So what if they are testing the bike in India? They don't own the BSA trademark in India. There are currently no plans to launch the bike in India. It may happen after trademark issue is resolved and after the bike has been launched in the rest of the world.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Agree, there is a possibility that the Indian launch may be delayed, especially if they are considering to launch it at a price above the RE twins. The BSA is obviously built for the Developed Nations, where a single cylinder bike is like a different experience.

[@drip_monke2542]

Maybe they will launch it under their other brands like jawa or yezdi

[@harpritsingh7923]

I love BSA baic

[@a1hamer]

Why are these bikes so heavy compared to the original bikes they pretend to copy even if there are lots of plastic parts on them. Lose weight and the overall handling will improve.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

The same reason the Porsche 911 weighs almost double than the original. Or any automobile in general (apart from the heavy V8 American muscle cars, they were heavy to begin with) the original in the 60's had no safety feature and basic engines, and they have evolved to heavier vehicles in 2022 but with considerable advancements made. But again in this case these bikes are basic to begin with, so yes, you do have a point there.

[@MrAndrew1953]

Interceptor does nothing for me. The Goldstar fascinates me with that 652 cc single. Looking forward to hearing ride reviews once the bikes have been released.

[@rohitdangale3594]

That single cylinder will vibrate like a vibrator for a menopaused woman 😂

[@rohitdangale3594]

Tow cylinder above work very well to get the girls squirting, like those TWO fingers you know where 😂

[@avitarmageddon1721]

@@rohitdangale3594 Wow, what a nasty comment.

[@andyhoward940]

@@rohitdangale3594 no wonder you are still single !

[@TheRmoroni]

NICELY MADE VIDEO!

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Thankyou Richard for these kind words 🙏 . I hope you like my other videos too.

[@rohitdangale3594]

BSA will never be able to compare ROYAL ENFIELD, cause they have never been around for 40 years and now that they have come it's because of classic legends, with no ORIGINAL BSA DNA in those bikes, ROYAL ENFIELD has their heritage theirs dna and the ride feel, which these classic legends people in their entire eternity can't COMPARE

[@juleslemelle9027]

Everyone wants to hear the exhaust Note 🎵.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Agree, but l guess it won't be much different from the RE 500.

[@swatigupta4566]

Can't wait for this model to come to India

[@เอกอากาศ-ภ5ต]

RE650​interceptor.ok

[@mondo2417]

Great bikes , thanks.

[@dirkz3566]

Der riesen Kühler der BSA geht gar nicht. Schade.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Nun, wir können keine 650er Single haben, die luftgekühlt ist, das würde die Leistungsabgabe erheblich einschränken

[@dirkz3566]

@@allaboutautomobiles. 650er ohne Kühler mit deutlich mehr Leistung gab es schon vor Jahrzehnten. Damals konnte man das noch. 😉😀

[@anitaandrade5148]

Very nicely explained

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Thankyou

[@jayanthmanutd]

I want a proper competitor to the RE, a twin cylinder 270°, with two exhausts. A cheaper alternative to the triumphs

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Currently the RE is all u have. They are coming up with the twin crusers as well as scramblers.

[@jayanthmanutd]

@@allaboutautomobiles. Honda can come into This with their CB platform, but they're least interested and releasing CB300f 🥱

[@alanwareham7391]

But is this just another bike made in India for the use the BSA heritage as a sales ploy

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Better made in India than China!!

[@alanwareham7391]

,please would you look up on the internet where it was going to be manufactured and the excuses why they aren’t now ,please check the engine specs and now compare them to the Goldie and they even put a Union Jack tag on them to make it look like it’s made in the U.K. at least if I buy an Enfield I know that people are being honest and that’s all anyone wants

[@carlnapp4412]

A lot of waffle but the BSA remains shtum!

[@ajuste4369]

Très belle moto !

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

oui, elle y est

[@robertboomsema4422]

Good video, two good bikes😊👍

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Thankyou Robert

[@brianphuket5951]

curious why BSA started off with a single 650. There's no way a thumper could sound as good as a twin. Imagine a Harley Thumper? no one would buy it. Same as a Single vs a twin RE and now BSA. Great name and heritage, but you can't feel or ride either. The sweet sound of a twin beats any Single...

[@omCARvlog]

Spotted testing in pune India

[@rohitdangale3594]

These bikes look ugly with the liquid cooled engines which retro bikes have a liquid cooled engines

[@tryarunm]

What was the point of this video? There was nothing in it that is not already stated on the bikes' web pages. I expected a comparison of machinery and materials. What will wear out soon, what will last, what is more efficient. E.g. the Goldie's twin cams vs. the Enfield's single: does the BSA's performance offset the weight of the extra cam? Adjustment, maintenance, mechanical noise? Comparisons of gear ratios, clutch, final drive chains. Come on, give us something intelligent, not this Aspi Bathena-like juvenile monologue. Watch some videos made by western reviewers. Learn from them. I am sure, sooner rather than later, some Englishman or American will post a proper comparison, and you will have missed the bus.

[@TrustyZ900]

Junk 'em both.

[@allaboutautomobiles.]

Why??? The Enfield is amazing VFM and the BSA looks promising.