BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs. 3.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 34,921 cheaper than the base variant of BSA Gold Star, priced at Rs. 3.43 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Gold Star offers a claimed 25 kmpl, while the Himalayan 450 delivers 29.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the Gold Star uses a 652cc engine producing 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Gold Star and Himalayan 450, the Himalayan 450 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Gold Star stands out for performance.

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Gold Star vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification BSA Gold StarRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.43 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage 25 kmpl29.15 kmpl
Engine 652 cc452 cc
Max power 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 201 Kg196 Kg

Gold Star vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info BSA Gold Star Insignia RedRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
4 reviews
77 reviews
Brand Name BSA Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.43 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 :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch 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. 9,390 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,835 Gold Star Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
25 kmpl
29.15 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Estimated Mileage
25 kmpl
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Analog
Digital

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)
Not Available
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
782 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3.4 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
394 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1425 mm
1510 mm
Length
Not Available
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
230 mm
Height
Not Available
1316 mm
Width
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.2AH
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
Not Available
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Performance,Eco
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Street Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
Not Available
15000kms/540 days

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years or 50,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
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 131 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.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 Gold Star Himalayan 450
Mileage 3.3 3.8
Performance 3.3 4.3
Comfort 4.3 4.9
Maintenance 3.3 3.8
Features 5.0 4.6
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BSA Gold Star Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than BSA Gold Star by ₹34,921.
Which bike offers better performance BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the Insignia Red 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 in terms of performance both are same.

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