Kamal Ghorui
Royal Enfield recently debuted the Bullet 650 at the end of year 2025, hence introducing a bigger-capacity version of one of its most iconic nameplates. While its prices are yet to be announced, the Bullet 650 is expected to compete not only with other Royal Enfield 650 models but also with classic-styled rivals like the BSA Gold Star 650. Here’s a closer look at how the two retro motorcycles stack up on paper.
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 vs BSA Goldstar 650: Engine specs
At the heart of the Bullet 650 is Royal Enfield’s familiar 647.95cc parallel-twin engine, which is air- and oil-cooled. This motor develops 47 hp at 7,250rpm and 52.3 Nm of torque at 5,650rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and comes equipped with a slip-and-assist clutch.The BSA Gold Star 650 takes a different mechanical route. It is powered by a 652cc liquid-cooled engine that produces 45 hp at 6,500rpm and a higher peak torque of 55 Nm at a much lower 4,000rpm. This one, however, is a single-cylinder engine. The powerplant is mated to a 5-speed gearbox and also features a slipper clutch as standard.
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 vs BSA Goldstar 650: Cycle parts and features
When it comes to cycle parts, the Bullet 650 uses a steel tubular frame and is suspended by a 43 mm telescopic front fork and twin Showa shock absorbers at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a 320 mm front disc and a 300 mm rear disc, supported by dual-channel ABS. Royal Enfield has also added adjustable brake and clutch levers to the package.Feature-wise, the Bullet 650 gets a redesigned instrument cluster that combines analogue dials with a digital display, along with Royal Enfield’s Tripper navigation pod that offers Google Maps-based turn-by-turn navigation.The BSA Gold Star 650, meanwhile, is equipped with a telescopic fork at the front and twin rear shock absorbers that offer preload adjustment. For braking, it uses a 320 mm front disc and a smaller 255 mm rear disc, with dual-channel ABS offered as standard. The motorcycle features a semi-digital twin-pod instrument cluster and also includes a USB charging port.
