Test rode the BSA Gold Star 650 twice: 4 pros & 3 cons

I will watch for a year or so and may end up buying this if the service feedback is better.

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Over the past weekend, I had a longish test ride (around 6 kms) and at 2 different outlets. This was my second test ride and below are my notes post the ride.

Likes:

• Bike is a looker. Loved the one in the red shade especially.
• Vibrations are present in low speeds but once you cross 30 there are no vibrations felt. I am not sure if there are any at higher speeds as I could not cross beyond 60.
• Power delivery is linear.
• Weight is not felt at any time.

Dislikes:

• Switches felt subpar compared to competition.
• Spoke wheels - Though not a deal breaker, feel that this bike should have come with alloys/tubeless tyres for that peace of mind.
• Trip meter or the digital meter is unreadable in daylight.

While I liked everything about the bike and was also informed that bike will be delivered immediately, I just could not commit to booking it due to lack of alloy wheel option plus the negative reviews/feedback about their service. I will watch for a year or so and may end up buying this if the service feedback is better.

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