BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

BSA Gold Star price starts at Rs. 3.35 Lakh, which is Rs. 66,052 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Shotgun 650, priced at Rs. 4.01 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Gold Star offers a claimed 25 kmpl, while the Shotgun 650 delivers 22 kmpl. On the performance front, the Gold Star uses a 652cc engine producing 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Shotgun 650 a 648cc engine producing 47 PS @ 7250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Gold Star and Shotgun 650, the Gold Star is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Shotgun 650 stands out for performance.

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Gold Star vs Shotgun 650 Comparison Summary

Specification BSA Gold StarRoyal Enfield Shotgun 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.35 LakhRs. 4.01 Lakh
Mileage 25 kmpl22 kmpl
Engine 652 cc648 cc
Max power 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Kerb weight 201 Kg240 Kg

Gold Star vs Shotgun 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info BSA Gold Star Highland GreenRoyal Enfield Shotgun 650 Sheet Metal Grey
Rating
4 reviews
131 reviews
Brand Name BSA Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.35 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 4.01 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves, Twin Spark Plugs Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC
Max Power 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm 47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BSA Gold Star Colors
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 9,171 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 10,979 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,719 Gold Star Insurance Rs. 23,681 Shotgun 650 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
160 kmph
170 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
Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC
Engine Displacement
652 cc
648 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm
47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
Bore
100 mm
78 mm
Stroke
83 mm
67.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
9.5:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Telescopic forks 41mm
Upside Down Telescopic Fork
Suspension-Rear
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Twin Shock

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

Seat height
782 mm
795 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.7 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
428 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2170*820*1105 mm3
Wheelbase
1425 mm
1465 mm
Length
Not Available
2170 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
141 mm
Height
Not Available
1105 mm
Width
Not Available
820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
13.8 L
Kerb Weight
201 Kg
240 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
255 mm
300 mm

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

Frame Type
Not Available
Steel Tubular Spine Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD Connectivity
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
ECO mode
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Street Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
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 40,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
40000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
  • Fun and exciting,Pretty light and agile, looks funky
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
  • Vibey,Brakes need improvement, engine feels stressed at high speeds

Is Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Better Than BSA Gold Star?

57% users have chosen Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 over BSA Gold Star in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 191 users have also rated Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 and BSA Gold Star 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 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your bike. But BSA Gold Star is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features.
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 Shotgun 650
Mileage 0.9 3.3
Performance 1.1 3.3
Comfort 4.7 4.3
Maintenance 1.0 3.3
Features 4.9 5.0
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BSA Gold Star Vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 FAQs

Which bike is best between BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
As per the users experiences BSA Gold Star is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is better on the grounds of comfort.
Which bike is cheaper BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
The BSA Gold Star is cheaper than Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 by ₹66,052.
Which bike offers better performance BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
For the Highland Green 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 Sheet Metal Grey version, 648 cc Petrol engine of Shotgun 650 produces 47 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BSA Gold Star has better performance.

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