All-New BSA Gold Star 650 Revealed Ahead of Schedule

[DaveM]

A few days ago, we received word that BSA had officially revealed their all-new Gold Star 650 ahead of schedule. Set to grace the stage of Motorcycle Live this week, the pre-debut was officially presented to the masses this past Friday – and she’s a classic beauty.

Source: NewAtlas​

According to NewAtlas, the 2022 Gold Star 650 will run somewhere around 213 kg (470 lb) and “couples traditional looks with contemporary technology, running on a single-cylinder 652-cc engine that was developed by BSA with the assistance of the Austrian Technical University of Graz, producing 45 hp and 55 Nm (40.6 lb-ft) via a slipper clutch and a five-speed gearbox.”

Source: NewAtlas​

We’re also told that the machine will feature Brembo brakes, Continental’s dual-channel ABS, and runs on a steel double-cradle frame with 18-inch spoked wheels featuring Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp rubbers.

Source: NewAtlas​

Other than that, the 2022 Gold Star 650 keeps things sweet and simple when it comes to electronics – apart from the ABS, an engine immobilizer system, and a handlebar-mounted USB socket, the bike runs free and clean with an LCD screen squeezed between two “pods with needles rotating clockwise,” similar to the original beastie.

Source: NewAtlas​

Expect the Gold Star to be capable of the European A2 driving license class, with four color schemes – Insignia Red, Dawn Silver, Midnight Black, and Highland Green (my favorite).

Source: NewAtlas​

Pricing is TBA, so stay tuned, and as always – stay safe on the twisties.

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[shanered6]

Oh man that is a beauty of a bike ... lets hope they didn't rush the launch and have it properly tested ?

 

[Qship]

Nice looking bike. Classic lines.

 

[Vector]

Never buy first year production. I did that once and it was a mistake.

 

[stikflote]

Never buy first year production. I did that once and it was a mistake.

I will buy as soon as i can, i ll trade my Triumph or my Harley in for one

 

[martin1200r]

Obviously lots of modern features but they’ve captured the lines really well, a couple of people I know have seen it in the flesh and say it looks very well made. I’ve also heard rumours that cam, ignition and a few tweeks can take the motor from the stock 45bhp to around 61bhp, let’s hope they’re right.

 

[guscar65]

A few days ago, we received word that BSA had officially revealed their all-new Gold Star 650 ahead of schedule. Set to grace the stage of Motorcycle Live this week, the pre-debut was officially presented to the masses this past Friday – and she’s a classic beauty.

Source: NewAtlas​

According to NewAtlas, the 2022 Gold Star 650 will run somewhere around 213 kg (470 lb) and “couples traditional looks with contemporary technology, running on a single-cylinder 652-cc engine that was developed by BSA with the assistance of the Austrian Technical University of Graz, producing 45 hp and 55 Nm (40.6 lb-ft) via a slipper clutch and a five-speed gearbox.”

Source: NewAtlas​

We’re also told that the machine will feature Brembo brakes, Continental’s dual-channel ABS, and runs on a steel double-cradle frame with 18-inch spoked wheels featuring Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp rubbers.

God its beautiful! ----even better than the original, not so 'clumpy' at the rear. BSA always caught my young imagination----who wouldn't want a 'road rocket ' or a rocket goldstar however the engines were actually a bit down on power compared with Norton/triumph ---Now I realise they are going for A2 licence holders so its power really is a bitty -----disappointing they say 'it will run at a ton' fine but that's not really the main attraction for bikers (well I don't think) its how rapid it is------can you win the traffic lights gran prix? will it take you away from the 4 wheeled herds on the open road ? I have always had a soft spot for singles (something about the frequency of combustion) BUT since serious road going modern 650 singles are produced at 70 HP -----surely something in the 60s is not too much to ask? and would certainly give me ource: NewAtlas

Other than that, the 2022 Gold Star 650 keeps things sweet and simple when it comes to electronics – apart from the ABS, an engine immobilizer system, and a handlebar-mounted USB socket, the bike runs free and clean with an LCD screen squeezed between two “pods with needles rotating clockwise,” similar to the original beastie.

Source: NewAtlas​

Expect the Gold Star to be capable of the European A2 driving license class, with four color schemes – Insignia Red, Dawn Silver, Midnight Black, and Highland Green (my favorite).

Source: NewAtlas​

Pricing is TBA, so stay tuned, and as always – stay safe on the twisties.

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A few days ago, we received word that BSA had officially revealed their all-new Gold Star 650 ahead of schedule. Set to grace the stage of Motorcycle Live this week, the pre-debut was officially presented to the masses this past Friday – and she’s a classic beauty.

Source: NewAtlas​

According to NewAtlas, the 2022 Gold Star 650 will run somewhere around 213 kg (470 lb) and “couples traditional looks with contemporary technology, running on a single-cylinder 652-cc engine that was developed by BSA with the assistance of the Austrian Technical University of Graz, producing 45 hp and 55 Nm (40.6 lb-ft) via a slipper clutch and a five-speed gearbox.”

Source: NewAtlas​

We’re also told that the machine will feature Brembo brakes, Continental’s dual-channel ABS, and runs on a steel double-cradle frame with 18-inch spoked wheels featuring Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp rubbers.

Source: NewAtlas​

Other than that, the 2022 Gold Star 650 keeps things sweet and simple when it comes to electronics – apart from the ABS, an engine immobilizer system, and a handlebar-mounted USB socket, the bike runs free and clean with an LCD screen squeezed between two “pods with needles rotating clockwise,” similar to the original beastie.

Source: NewAtlas​

Expect the Gold Star to be capable of the European A2 driving license class, with four color schemes – Insignia Red, Dawn Silver, Midnight Black, and Highland Green (my favorite).

Source: NewAtlas​

Pricing is TBA, so stay tuned, and as always – stay safe on the twisties.

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don't know if I am duplicating this----first reply seemed to 'vanish' ----anyway its a beautiful bike ! I always had a soft spot for singles ---something about the frequency of combustion and the vibes it provides. i remember the originals when I was a lad----caught the imagination---who wouldn't want a BSA Road rocket --or a rocket gold star! thing is of course they were in reality a tad 'clumpy' and slower than the Norton/triumphs of the day. not sure about those tyres though ---had pirrelli phantoms on the T120 from new----they were a disaster in the wet and wanted to follow road imperfections --got rid of them soon as I could. They say it will sit at 100 obviously trading on the ton-up tradition, but 45 HP will be iffy on the traffic lights gran-prix or trying to make distance between the 4 wheel herd. When you consider that the more modern 650ish single serious road bikes are making 70 odd HP -----60 odd does not seem too much to ask !. From experience with my buddies I know that something between high 50s and low 60s HP for the road is enough providing the bike ain't too heavy . (had a honda 500cb at 57hp, worked hard but kept up, the america 900 was 61 but just too heavy and it was a struggle). Nevertheless if it goes to next year it may well be 'uprated' and I could well be tempted , might give up my very competent but bland BMW800GT.