[Boringrider]

Originally Posted by rb2399

The bike crossed the 1K mark and I got the first service done today. Total cost came to ~ 2800 Rs.

The service interval is 6 months/6000 KMs which looks pretty realistic.

That is pretty economical, considering the engine size. Service intervals are also pretty decent. I still saw some criticisms regarding service intervals but these are pretty standard and acceptable.Some people will never be satisfied.

[splendor blende]

I took a short 5km test ride of the Goldstar and boy oh boy did she impress. The sheer low end grunt, the thump and the astonishing weight distribution were just amazing.

The ride was with a pillion and through a decent amount of traffic, found the clutch to be way lighter than the RE 650 twins, the gear shifts however were quite clunky although that could be down to the running still being in the double digits and might settle down with time.

The suspension was quite compliant although I felt the rear suspension bottom out a few times over decent sized potholes at speeds of under 20kmph.

Like many others said, the indicators did seem slightly out of place on an otherwise time machine like beauty, but not too much of a sore thumb.

The tiny digital screen on the headlight cowl as well as the LCD displays within the dials are absolutely impossible to read in the sunlight and the crib of not realizing the indicator is left on because of the lack of a beeping sound (bring this back please).

Another observation was that the horn was quite exposed and seemed to jut out on the left side, and wouldn't survive a drop imo. The heat management seemed excellent, I rode it at noon under direct sunlight and while wearing shorts (not the smartest decision) but surprisingly didn't get roasted.

Another little quirk was the pricing. My personal favorite was the Red with Chrome which was the cheapest model! (although not cheap by any means)

Overall quite a well packaged bike and I can definitely see her in my garage in the future.

Cheers
SB

[V.Max]

Originally Posted by timuseravan

The sales guys told me that the service intervals are 6 months/6000km which seems to be low. However online I have read it to be 1 year/6000 km. Can some owner confirm which it is?

As far as I know, 6000 kms is always for 6 months. In UK, its probably 6000 miles (10,000 kms) for 1 year.

[timuseravan]

Originally Posted by V.Max

As far as I know, 6000 kms is always for 6 months. In UK, its probably 6000 miles (10,000 kms) for 1 year.

Indeed only we seems to be lucky enough to get two services per year

I am not sure why BSA is doing this? There is no actual need to service / change the oil every 6 months if there has not been sufficient running of the bike. Maybe just a way for service centers to make money.

[Waspune]

Originally Posted by V.Max

As far as I know, 6000 kms is always for 6 months. In UK, its probably 6000 miles (10,000 kms) for 1 year.

In the UK it is 3500 miles/1 year I believe.

[V.Max]

Originally Posted by timuseravan

Indeed only we seems to be lucky enough to get two services per year

I am not sure why BSA is doing this? There is no actual need to service / change the oil every 6 months if there has not been sufficient running of the bike. Maybe just a way for service centers to make money.

@timuseravan - generally this happens in dusty conditions like India where oil gets dirty real fast. So a 6 mth service interval is always done irrespective of running. Else we run the risk of engine warranty. Rarely we see OEM these days recommend once a year change, like the RE 650 bikes, the Triumph range etc with a 10000/12000 kms interval. Even then, service centers tell you to come in with just 8000 kms in the ODO cos its very dusty out there. In case of my Yamaha R3, its 10,000 kms or 6 months, 20,000 kms or 1 year.

Originally Posted by Waspune

In the UK it is 3500 miles/1 year I believe.

Gentlemen you were right. This is an extract from the BSA 650 UK service manual. Pretty sure its the same for India too. Check this out:

[@shimda]

Received delivery yesterday and rode 100km home that too with my wife.
The test ride I had taken previously was short but felt good and the ride home just confirmed that feeling.

As most have mentioned the engine has a lot of grunt even with a pillion the bike pulled effortlessly. The pull of this bike reminds me of the 2013 Duke 390 I used to own. The brakes are good but the lever action is long, probably need time to adjust to it.

The bike I received only had 10km on it so I limited myself to 4000rpm. In 5th gear 60kmph comes at 2100rpm, 80 is at 3000 and 100 kmph will cost a shade over 4000rpm.

Gear box is slick, no problem slotting neutral, gears are spaced well, 6th gear not required. Front suspension is great and the rear is ok, after reaching home, I rode solo and preferred the weight of the pillion, less bounce it seemed.

The dealer had given a full tank of fuel, which was normal 91RON. I did not experience any knocking or other effects. Bike runs fine.

The bike is very comfortable for rider and pillion. My wife being a little vertically challenged is happy she can mount and dismount without dislocating my shoulder and she reported that her knees felt fine due to the rear foot pegs being set lower. The wife loves it so I'm a happy man.

So far I'm satisfied with the purchase; time will tell if it stays that way.

[timuseravan]

Originally Posted by V.Max

@timuseravan - generally this happens in dusty conditions like India where oil gets dirty real fast.
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Sorry but this just is cash grab for/by the SVC guys. I don't have a problem with 6000km interval but the 6 months interval is just unnecesary
There is very little dust getting into the engines and so into the engine oil even in our environment. And especially if there is less usage of the bike.
Also Modern engine oils (i.e. in last couple of decades) do not degrade within just 6 months.

Originally Posted by V.Max

Gentlemen you were right. This is an extract from the BSA 650 UK service manual. Pretty sure its the same for India too. Check this out:

I checked with Classic Legends official contact I found on the net and they are going to go with every 6000km/6 months only for India

However I liked the bike a lot and am seriously considering getting one

[V.Max]

Originally Posted by timuseravan

Sorry but this just is cash grab for/by the SVC guys. I don't have a problem with 6000km interval but the 6 months interval is just unnecesary

There is very little dust getting into the engines and so into the engine oil even in our environment. And especially if there is less usage of the bike.
Also Modern engine oils (i.e. in last couple of decades) do not degrade within just 6 months.

I checked with Classic Legends official contact I found on the net and they are going to go with every 6000km/6 months only for India

However I liked the bike a lot and am seriously considering getting one

While I agree with you, people in industrialized areas & warm Tier 2 cities may to beg differ. I wouldn't challenge OEMs on this since Pan India service policies are same.

Btw, you should get it since its a global model and enough miles have been put into it in other countries. So, we should get a well polished product. But for fuel efficiency and vibes, this could be an awesome ride! Quintessentially classic!

[Viju]

Originally Posted by @shimda

Received delivery yesterday and rode 100km home that too with my wife.
The test ride I had taken previously was short but felt good and the ride home just confirmed that feeling.

Congratulations! Wow, that is one gorgeous motorcycle! This is my favourite colour combo on the Goldstar.

Wish you years of happy and safe riding! Do consider penning down your ownership experience over here.

[JagMan]

Originally Posted by @shimda

To my knowledge E20 is the percentage of petrol to ethanol (20%) whereas RON 95 refers to the octane level.

Yes, there is no doubt in my mind as to what each of those things mean.

Assuming that image was an extract of the user manual of the bike, shouldn't it have said that the bike is compatible with E20? Whereas it says E10.

[roy_libran]

Finally got to do a test ride yesterday. A few salient points from the pov of someone who rides a Versys 1000 at present:


+ Very comfortable and natural ergonomics
+ Had read a lot of reviews of the engine being smooth despite being a single, but the test ride was a revelation in terms of just how smooth!
+ Paint quality seems quite nice
+ The 2nd gear is almost like an automatic - it plays comfortably from absolutely crawling speeds and linearly pulls through to 50+ kmph without straining the engine
+ 100 kmph effortlessly at between 4500-5000 rpm and has more than enough breath left for overtakes
+ Adequate and predicable braking
+ Extremely nimble and flickable - again feels unreal for a 210 kg bike



- The rear suspension, switchgear quality, a few weld finishes could be better - but no deal breakers
- Worried about the chain sprocket being on the same side as the exhaust - from a maintenance perspective
- There's something that looks like an ECU (but was told it is not), that is fitted to the rear of the belly pan. This seems to be poorly positioned as that is the one point that the underbody might take a few hits if one if not careful
- Stock seat is a little short for 2-up riding but looks good and provides adequate comfort
- There isn't an option available with zero chrome :(
- Very little storage space for papers and basic tools, and there is no lock for the seat
- Stock mirrors are too small for my liking
- The indicators, albeit bright, are too small for my liking

Overall - at a 3.5-3.8ish price range on road in Delhi NCR this is one of the best options all things considered.
I enjoyed riding it a lot more than any of the RE 650s, but I must concede I have an inherent negative bias for REs, but then so do I for anything to come out of a Mahindra stable too!

Cheers.

[@shimda]

Originally Posted by JagMan

Yes, there is no doubt in my mind as to what each of those things mean.

Assuming that image was an extract of the user manual of the bike, shouldn't it have said that the bike is compatible with E20? Whereas it says E10.

E20 fuel with 20% ethanol has less energy than E10. Engines like the BSA 650 were designed pre 2021 so I doubt it is able to run properly on the diluted stuff.

[KK9]

Hi had a query. BSA Gold Star ticks all the right boxes basis my user requirements except for the tubed spoked wheels. Any idea if we can get after market 18 inch front and 17 inch rear alloys which can run tubeless tires. Pirelli stock given with the bike are tubeless. Or any idea if BSA themselves will come out with an option of tubeless maybe at a premium over existing price. This bike can be the Yamaha RX100 of this generation if they get the tubeless tires in place as most folks gonna use the bike either for touring, weekend rides or the odd bramble around town where the convenience of tubeless far outweights the retro charm of the tubed spoke wheels. At least in my view giving this option will help

[Karthik1100]

It's a different experience to own and ride a classic motorcycle. I am person who don't stick to particular segment of motorcycle. I enjoy classic/modern retro, touring, adventure, cruiser, supersport, I presently own avenger 220(cruiser) Dominar 400(tourer) next in my buying list are Adventure and Classic. Supersport is the least priority as the motorcycle is not practical for Indian roads and traffic. Out of all classics available in market, BSA Goldstar grabbed my attention. I was going through all the reviews and feedbacks about this bike. Not even a single negative review I found it online. This made me more curious about the bike. Finally, yesterday I took it for a short spin from Synergy. I found it very heavy and big when it was in showroom, the moment I sat on it, I felt it's very much made for me, be it height, seating position, handling, power, acceleration. All I can say is WOW. It has similar adreline rush as RX series. Short test ride is not enough for me, I'll surely take it out for proper experience soon.