BSA Gold Star vs Honda CB500

Last Updated: September 25, 2026

Honda CB500 price starts at Rs. 2.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 47,990 cheaper than the base variant of BSA Gold Star, priced at Rs. 3.23 Lakh. On the performance front, the Gold Star uses a 652cc engine producing 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm and the CB500 a 501cc engine. If you're deciding between the Gold Star and CB500, the CB500 is the better pick for affordability.

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Gold Star vs CB500 Comparison Summary

Specification BSA Gold StarHonda CB500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.23 LakhRs. 2.75 Lakh
Mileage 25 kmplNot Available
Engine 652 cc501 cc
Max power 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 201 KgNot Available

Gold Star vs CB500 Key Highlights

Basic Info BSA Gold Star Midnight Black And Down SilverHonda CB500 Alloy
Rating
4 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BSA Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.23 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves, Twin Spark Plugs Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Max Power 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BSA Gold Star Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Not Available
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,843 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,544 Gold Star Insurance Rs. 21,845 CB500 Insurance
Brochure
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Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
160 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves, Twin Spark Plugs
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Engine Displacement
652 cc
501 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
Not Available
Max Power
45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Not Available
Bore
100 mm
Not Available
Stroke
83 mm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

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

Suspension-Front
Telescopic forks 41mm
Not Available
Suspension-Rear
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Not Available

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Not Available
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
782 mm
Not Available
Wheelbase
1425 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
Not Available
Kerb Weight
201 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
255 mm
Not Available

Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.2AH
Not Available

Trip Meter
Analogue
Not Available
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Honda Selectable Torque
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Street Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Not Available
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Analogue

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
Not Available
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BSA Gold Star Vs Honda CB500 FAQs

Which bike is best between BSA Gold Star vs Honda CB500?
Honda CB500 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper BSA Gold Star vs Honda CB500?
The Honda CB500 is cheaper than BSA Gold Star by ₹47,990.
Which bike offers better performance BSA Gold Star vs Honda CB500?
As per the users experiences the BSA Gold Star has better performance.

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