Indian automotive giant Mahindra & Mahindra purchased the rights to the BSA name in 2016. While that acquisition armed the manufacturer to go head-to-head with Royal Enfield in the modern-classic category, BSA didn’t officially unveil the 2022 Gold Star 650 until December, 2022.
For many retro fans, the reveal was worth the wait, though. The new Gold Star will boast a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 652cc single that makes 45 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 40.5 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. A five-speed transmission transfers all that giddy-up to the 17-inch rear wheel via chain drive. The 18-inch front hoop benefits from Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp tires, and the 41mm front end captures the old-school look.
