Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs BSA Gold Star

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar 220F price starts at Rs. 1.36 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.86 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BSA Gold Star, priced at Rs. 3.22 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar 220F uses a 220cc engine producing 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Gold Star a 652cc engine producing 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar 220F and Gold Star, the Pulsar 220F is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Gold Star stands out for performance.

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Pulsar 220F vs Gold Star Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar 220FBSA Gold Star
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.36 LakhRs. 3.22 Lakh
Mileage Not Available25 kmpl
Engine 220 cc652 cc
Max power 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm
Kerb weight 160 Kg201 Kg

Pulsar 220F vs Gold Star Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 220F STDBSA Gold Star Midnight Black And Down Silver
Rating
27 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj BSA
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.36 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.22 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Twin Spark FI Engine, Oil Cooled Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves, Twin Spark Plugs
Max Power 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 220F Colors
BSA Gold Star Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 4,052 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 8,816 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,970 Pulsar 220F Insurance Rs. 22,530 Gold Star Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
160 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Twin Spark FI Engine, Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves, Twin Spark Plugs
Engine Displacement
220 cc
652 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm
45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque
18.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
67 mm
100 mm
Stroke
62.4 mm
83 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital Twin Spark
Not Available
Compression Ratio
9.8 : 1
11.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
25 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Analog

Suspension-Front
37 mm Telescopic
Telescopic forks 41mm
Suspension-Rear
Twin Hydraulic Suspension
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
30 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
805 mm
782 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.2 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
310 Kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2035*750*1165 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1350 mm
1425 mm
Length
2035 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not Available
Height
1165 mm
Not Available
Width
750 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
160 Kg
201 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
280 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
255 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 11.2AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Double Cradle Down Tube
Not Available
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Analogue
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Street Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Km /45 days
Not Available
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km /240 days
Not Available
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km /365 days
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
4
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
50000
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Bajaj Pulsar 220F Vs BSA Gold Star FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs BSA Gold Star?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar 220F is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But BSA Gold Star is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs BSA Gold Star?
The Bajaj Pulsar 220F is cheaper than BSA Gold Star by ₹1.86 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs BSA Gold Star?
For the STD version, 220 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar 220F produces 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 18.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Midnight Black And Down Silver version, 652 cc Petrol engine of Gold Star produces 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 55 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar 220F has better performance.

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