BSA Gold Star First Ride Review: Can It Dethrone the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Picked up the all-new BSA Gold Star from Zen Motorcycles in Sydney — and I might be the first Aussie reviewer to get one on camera. Here's my honest first ride impression. BSA were once the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, right up until the brand collapsed in the late 70s. Now the Mahindra Group has brought it back from the dead, and the Gold Star is leading the charge — a 652cc liquid-cooled single going head-to-head with the segment Royal Enfield built and still owns. In this video: ✅ First impressions — design, twin clocks, that chrome fender ✅ A quick history of BSA — boom, bust, and the Mahindra relaunch ✅ Full spec breakdown — 45hp, 55Nm, Brembo brakes, 213kg ✅ Real world riding through the Royal National Park ✅ How it stacks up against the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT I own a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and a Continental GT 650, so I've got genuine reference points here, not just marketing spin. 📖 Full written review with all the tech specs: [link to blog article] 🛒 Shop TEC Bike Parts, helmets, jackets and gear for your BSA: bikertorque.com.au Let me know in the comments, Gold Star or Interceptor 650? Which one's taking your money? #BSAGoldStar #RoyalEnfield #MotorcycleReview #BikerTorque #RetroMotorcycle If you are after any gear from Insta360 use the code INRSGORPZAP at checkout Insta 360 X5 https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_s... Insta360 GO 3S https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-3s?ut... 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Destination Unknown episodes - we're reviewing bikes the right way! OUR GEAR: Canon R6 Mark II Canon 15-35mm F2.8L Canon 50mm F1.2L Canon 85mm F1.2 DJI Mini Pro 5 GoPro 13 Insta360 X5 Rode Wireless Pro 📱 CONNECT WITH US: Website: www.bikertorque.com.au Facebook: facebook.com/bikertorque Instagram: @bikertorque Email: [email protected] Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, hit that like button and let us know in the comments where we should ride next! Ross & Tegan Biker Torque