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NEW BIKES
FUEL TANK
Shaped to mimic the old Goldstar
DBD34, the 12-litre tank is chromed
and painted. BSA claims 70.6mpg
and 186-mile range. Fuel cap is
DASHBOARD engraved with BSA logo
The BSA’s dials contain
warning lights and indicators,
although they’re tricky to see
in bright sunlight
SEAT
Plush bench seat is detailed with a
Union Jack tag and an embossed BSA
logo on the back. It’s comfy, roomy
and low enough for low-speed
confidence
FIRST RIDE BSA GOLD STAR
BSA goes for the THE FACTS
gold standard Price £6500
Engine 652cc DOHC single cylinder, 4v
per cyl, l/c
Power 45bhp @ 6500rpm
Reborn Brit legend comes back as Indian- Transmission Five-speed, chain
Torque 41lb·ft @ 4000rpm
built Royal Enfield Interceptor rival Fuel capacity 12 litres
Seat height 780mm
Wheelbase 1425mm
SA’S NEW £6500 Gold Star is an until the first bikes hit dealers before we
unpretentious, 45bhp single can ride it on the road. Kerb weight 213kg (claimed)
roadster designed to deliver the The first thing you feel is the BSA’s bulk Rider aids ABS
B simple pleasure of riding. (it weighs 213kg fully fuelled) and through
Like the BSA Goldstar DBD34 it’s inspired fast, bumpy corners the bars are busy in
by, it’s a certified member of the ton-up your hands as the suspension attempts to Ride quality can be harsh on rough
club but, unlike the original, there are keep control. That said, the Pirelli Phantom tarmac and unlike some retro rivals that
concessions to modern convenience, Sportcomp tyres dig in and the Gold Star deliberately make an 18in front wheel feel
reliability and safety: ABS, fuel injection, always goes where you point it. The front like a 17, the BSA is heavy-steering and
electric start and an oil-tight engine. Brembo is surprisingly powerful, with flops into very low-speed corners.
We’re riding the new ‘Goldie’ at more feel than many of its more expensive Despite its modest power, the engine is
Millbrook test-track — we’ll have to wait rivals but it’s easy to set the ABS off. keen all the way through the revs and up to
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