BSA Gold Star vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	652.00 cc	649.00 cc
Engine	Liquid-cooled, single- cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Engine Starting	Electric	Electric
Engine Lubrication	--	Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump
Clutch	--	Wet multi-disc, manual
Fuel System	--	Fuel injection: Ø 36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Maximum Power	45 HP @ 6000 RPM	68 PS @ 8000 RPM
Maximum Torque	55 NM @ 4000 RPM	64 NM @ 6700 RPM
Transmission	5-speed	6-speed
Gear Shift Pattern	1-N-2-3-4-5	1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Display	I ndividual analogue speedometer and tachometer units with LCD multi-functional display	--
Frame	--	Trellis, high-tensile steel
Headlamp	--	LED

Front	100/90-18 Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear	150/70-R17 Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Wheel / RIM	Front Wheel : 36 wire spoke alloy rims 18 x 2.5” Rear Wheel : 36 wire spoke alloy rims 17 x 4.25”	Alloy

Front	Single 320mm floating disc, Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, ABS	Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs. Caliper: Dual piston
Rear	Single 255mm disc, Brembo single-piston floating calliper, ABS	Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston

Front	41mm telescopic forks	41 mm telescopic fork
Rear	Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload	Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload

Colors

Insignia Red Dawn Silver Midnight Black Highland Green Silver Sheen (Legacy Edition)

Lime Green / Ebony (KRT Edition) Pearl Flat Stardust White / Metallic Flat Spark Black Pearl Flat Stardust White / Metallic Flat Spark Black Metallic Spark Black Metallic Spark Black

Length	--	2055 mm
Width	--	740 mm
Height	--	1145 mm
Weight	213 kg	--
Kerb Weight	198	193
Seat Height	780	--
Wheelbase	1425 mm	1410 mm
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 litres	15 litres

About	BSA Motorcycles has made a comeback in the UK with their brand new Gold Star model after a prol Read More	--
Features	FENDER : Finished in chrome to complete the persona of the new motorcycle FUEL TANK : Chrome touches on the sides, an offset fuel filler cap and a dash of colour with contrasting pin stripe. TWIN-POD INSTRUMENTS : Featuring an individual analogue speedometer and tachometer units with LCD multi-functional display. ENGINE : Based on a pre-unit single and retains the same looks for authenticity. SEAT: Works with the optimised handlebar and foot peg position to offer a seating position that’s commanding yet comfortable.	- ABS - HORIZONTAL BACK-LINK REAR SUSPENSION - ECONOMICAL RIDING INDICATOR - SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY
Additional Details	Fuel Consumption : 70.6 mpg (WMTC) Rake : 26.5 degrees	Final drive : Sealed chain Primary Reduction Ratio : 2.095 (88/42) Gear Ratios 1st : 2.438 (39/16) Gear Ratios 2nd : 1.714 (36/21) Gear Ratios 3rd : 1.333 (32/24) Gear Ratios 4th : 1.111 (30/27) Gear Ratios 5th : 0.966 (28/29) Gear Ratios 6th : 0.852 (23/27) Final reduction ratio : 3.067 (46/15) Trail : 100 mm Wheel travel front : 125 mm Wheel travel rear : 130 mm Fuel consumption : 35 kW kit 4.5 l/100 km CO2 emission : 35 kW kit 107 g/km