BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

The Price of BSA Gold Star and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 are Rs. 3.23 Lakh and Rs. To Be Announced respectively The claimed mileage of BSA Gold Star is 25 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, BSA Gold Star is powered by 652 cc engine. BSA Gold Star is available in 6 different colours while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 6 colours. The Comparison BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Gold Star vs Himalayan 450

Key Highlights Gold Star Midnight Black And Down SilverHimalayan 450 Base
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves, Twin Spark Plugs Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

Gold Star vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info BSA Gold Star Midnight Black And Down SilverRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
4 reviews
77 reviews
Brand Name BSA Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.23 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves, Twin Spark Plugs Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BSA Gold Star Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,843 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,544 Gold Star Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
...
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
160 kmph
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
...
E20
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves, Twin Spark Plugs
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
652 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
100 mm
84 mm
Stroke
83 mm
81.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
...
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
11.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
...
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
...
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
25 kmpl
30 kmpl

Suspension-Front
Telescopic forks 41mm
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
...
181 kg
Seat height
782 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
...
3.4 L
Length*Width*Height
...
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1425 mm
1510 mm
Length
...
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
...
230 mm
Height
...
1316 mm
Width
...
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
201 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
255 mm
270 mm

Roadside assistance
USB charging port
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.2AH
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
...
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
...
TFT Connectivity
Malfunction Indicator
...
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
...
Pillion Seat
...
Pillion Grab Rail
...
Navigation assist
...
Kick Start
...
Riding Modes
...
Low battery alert
...
No. of Tripmeters
...
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
...
Gear Position Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Street Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
...
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Low Battery Indicator
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
...
Switchable ABS
...

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years or 50,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
4th Service
...
15000 Kms
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is BSA Gold Star Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

67% users have chosen BSA Gold Star over Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 133 users have also rated BSA Gold Star and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences BSA Gold Star is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Himalayan 450 Gold Star
Mileage 3.3 3.7
Performance 3.3 4.2
Comfort 4.3 4.9
Maintenance 3.3 3.8
Features 5.0 4.7
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Which bike is best between BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
As per the users experiences BSA Gold Star is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than BSA Gold Star by ₹14,961.
Which bike offers better performance BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
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. Whereas for the Base version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BSA Gold Star has better performance.

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