BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

BSA Gold Star price starts at Rs. 3.45 Lakh, which is Rs. 61,038 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, priced at Rs. 4.06 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Gold Star offers a claimed 25 kmpl, while the Super Meteor 650 delivers 25 kmpl. On the performance front, the Gold Star uses a 652cc engine producing 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Super Meteor 650 a 648cc engine producing 47 PS @ 7250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Gold Star and Super Meteor 650, the Gold Star is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Super Meteor 650 stands out for performance.

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Gold Star vs Super Meteor 650 Comparison Summary

Specification BSA Gold StarRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.45 LakhRs. 4.06 Lakh
Mileage 25 kmpl25 kmpl
Engine 652 cc648 cc
Max power 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Kerb weight 201 Kg241 Kg

Gold Star vs Super Meteor 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info BSA Gold Star Insignia RedRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Astral
Rating
4 reviews
115 reviews
Brand Name BSA Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.45 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 4.06 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves, Twin Spark Plugs Parallel Twin, 4 Stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
Max Power 45.62 PS @ 6500 rpm 47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BSA Gold Star Colors
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 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. 9,445 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 11,116 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,865 Gold Star Insurance Rs. 23,754 Super Meteor 650 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
160 kmph
160 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
Parallel Twin, 4 Stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
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
25 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
25 kmpl
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Analog
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic forks 41mm
43 mm Upside Down Telescopic Fork, 120 mm Travel
Suspension-Rear
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Twin Shocks, 101 mm Travel, Preload Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
41 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
41 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
41 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Front :-100/90 - 19 Rear :-150/80 - 16
Wheel Size
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
782 mm
740 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3.1 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2260*890*1155 mm3
Wheelbase
1425 mm
1500 mm
Length
Not Available
2260 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
135 mm
Height
Not Available
1155 mm
Width
Not Available
890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
15.7 L
Kerb Weight
201 Kg
241 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
255 mm
300 mm

Roadside assistance
Yes
Yes
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
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
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
Split
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
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
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/365 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 Super Meteor 650
  • Premium look and feel, top-notch fit and finish, muscular design, dependable highway cruiser, comfortable seating for long rides, tubeless alloy wheels
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
  • Ground clearance is on the lower side, rear shocks are a little taut, a bit expensive, not-so-accessible USB charging port

Is BSA Gold Star Better Than Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?

64% users have chosen BSA Gold Star over Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 199 users have also rated BSA Gold Star and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 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 mileage, maintenance and features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is better on the grounds of performance and comfort.
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 Super Meteor 650
Mileage 3.3 3.0
Performance 3.3 3.7
Comfort 4.3 4.5
Maintenance 3.3 3.1
Features 5.0 4.5
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BSA Gold Star Vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 FAQs

Which bike is best between BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?
As per the users experiences BSA Gold Star is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is better on the grounds of performance and comfort.
Which bike is cheaper BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?
The BSA Gold Star is cheaper than Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 by ₹61,038.
Which bike offers better performance BSA Gold Star vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?
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 Astral version, 648 cc Petrol engine of Super Meteor 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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