BSA Gold Star 650 2026

2026 Official

BSA · Naked Bike

45 hp / 33.1 kW

Power

55 Nm

Torque

213 kg

Weight

652 ccm

Displacement

161 km/h

Top Speed

The BSA Gold Star 650 is a retro roadster powered by a rare 652 cc liquid-cooled DOHC twin-spark single making 45 hp and 55 Nm. A twin-cradle frame, 18/17-inch spoked wheels, Brembo brakes and twin rear shocks give it a classic look. For 2026 it adds the special Birmingham Blue and Brooklands Black liveries.

Model Details

Lifecycle

current

Model Info

Vehicle Type	street
Target Audience	Retro and classic fans, returning riders and A2 licence holders looking for a big single with British heritage

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Single-cylinder four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves, twin-spark
Cylinders	1
Displacement	652 ccm
Bore x Stroke	100 x 83 mm
Compression Ratio	11,5:1
Power	45 hp
Power (kW)	33.1 kW
Power at RPM	6,500 rpm
Torque	55 Nm
Torque at RPM	4,000 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Cooling	Liquid-cooled
Emission Standard	Euro 5+

Drivetrain

Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain

Performance

Top Speed	161 km/h
Fuel Consumption	4 l/100km
Range	300 km
Power-to-Weight	0.2 hp/kg

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Type	Tubular steel twin-cradle frame
Front Fork	Telescopic fork
Fork Diameter	41 mm
Rear Shock	Twin shocks
Rear Suspension Adj.	Preload (5-step)

Brakes

Front Disc Count	1
Front Disc Size	320 mm
Front Caliper	Twin-piston floating caliper
Front Brake Brand	Brembo
Rear Disc Size	255 mm
Rear Caliper	Single-piston floating caliper
ABS	Yes
ABS Type	Dual-channel ABS

Dimensions & Weight

Seat Height	782 mm
Wheelbase	1,425 mm
Rake	26.5 °
Wet Weight	213 kg
Fuel Capacity	12 L

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire	100/90-18 (Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp)
Rear Tire	150/70 R17 (Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp)
Front Wheel	36-spoke alloy rim 18 x 2.5"
Rear Wheel	36-spoke alloy rim 17 x 4.25"
Spoke Wheels	Yes

Price & Availability

Market Launch	In the range since 2021, on sale in Germany since spring 2024 (Euro 5); Birmingham Blue and Brooklands Black special liveries since autumn 2026
Colors	Birmingham Blue, Brooklands Black, Shadow Black, Insignia Red, Midnight Black, Dawn Silver, Highland Green, Legacy Edition Silver Sheen
A2 Compatible	Yes
Market Note	Model year 2026 adds two special liveries: Birmingham Blue (a tribute to the brand's Birmingham roots) and Brooklands Black (a nod to the 1937 Brooklands record that gave the Gold Star its name), both shown at EICMA 2026. Hardware unchanged. Output 45 hp (approx. 33 kW) at 6,500 rpm, making it A2-compliant. Weight figures vary by market (EU 213 kg kerb, India 201 kg). Official 2026 German RRP not verified (dealers quote around 7,400 euros); 2024 launch price per MOTORRAD was 7,499 euros.
Confirmation Source	BSA Motorcycles (official Gold Star 650 spec sheet), MOTORRAD 17 May 2024 (Euro 5 homologation DE/CH), Visordown 29 Sep 2026 (special liveries)