The new bike appears to be the spitting image of a 1950’s Gold Star, save for the radiator that signals a switch to liquid cooling.
Although Indian owned, technical development for the new BSA is occurring in the U.K. Looking old school from the profile, the new liquid cooled 652cc single powering the Gold Star is a thoroughly modern DOHC four-valve engine designed by Rotax and making a claimed 45 horsepower and 40.6 foot/pounds of torque. A five-speed gearbox is featured.
Claiming a wet weight of 470 pounds, BSA uses an 18″ front wheel and 17″ rear and Brembo brakes (the single front disc is 320 mm). The instruments (pictured) are a traditional analog-type. BSA says production will ramp up early next year with retail sales following in the summer. No pricing has been announced.
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