A legend returns
BSA Gold Star
A design icon of its era, redefined to reclaim its glory in the current times. The new Gold Star's design is a befitting evolution of our most successful motorcycle — the round headlamp sits neatly below the signature twin-pod instruments, keeping the original proportions intact.
Detail
Made the BSA way
Engine
Based on a pre-unit single and retains the same looks for authenticity, with a liquid-cooled DOHC top end underneath.
Twin-pod instruments
Individual analogue speedometer and tachometer units with an LCD multi-functional display.
Fuel tank
Chrome touches on the sides, an offset fuel filler cap and a dash of colour with a contrasting pinstripe.
Seat
Works with the optimised handlebar and foot peg position to offer a seating position that's commanding yet comfortable.
Fender
Finished in chrome to complete the persona of the new motorcycle.
Colours
Insignia Red, Dawn Silver, Midnight Black, Highland Green and Silver Sheen on the Legacy Edition.
Colourways
Finishes
- Insignia Red
- Dawn Silver
- Midnight Black
- Highland Green
- Shadow Black
- Silver Sheen — Legacy Edition
652cc
Specification
Engine
- Engine type
- Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
- Engine capacity
- 652cc
- Compression ratio
- 11.5:1
- Max torque
- 55 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
- Max power
- 45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
- Transmission
- 5-speed
- Cooling system
- Liquid
Suspension and mass
- Front
- 41 mm telescopic forks
- Rear
- Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
- Vehicle weight
- 213 kg
Wheels and tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/90-18 Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
- Front wheel
- 36 wire spoke alloy rim, 18 x 2.5”
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-R17 Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
- Rear wheel
- 36 wire spoke alloy rim, 17 x 4.25”
Brakes
- Front
- Single 320 mm floating disc, Brembo twin-piston floating caliper, ABS
- Rear
- Single 255 mm disc, Brembo single-piston floating caliper, ABS
Fuel and dimensions
- Fuel capacity
- 12 litres
- Fuel consumption
- 70.6 mpg (WMTC) / 4.001 L/100 km
- Wheelbase
- 1,425 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Rake
- 26.5 degrees