Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 20 hours ago
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:
00:00 - Exhaust Sound
00:20 - Pick up from Zen Motorcycles
00:52 - A quick history of BSA — boom, bust, and the Mahindra relaunch
02:14 - Full spec breakdown — 45hp, 55Nm, Brembo brakes, 213kg
04:45 - Real world riding through the Royal National Park
11:25 - How it stacks up against the Interceptor 650
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:
https://bikertorque.com.au/blogs/biker-torque-bike-reviews/bsa-gold-star-first-ride-can-it-dethrone-the-royal-enfield-interceptor-650
🛒 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
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OUR GEAR:
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Canon 50mm F1.2L
Canon 85mm F1.2
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Insta360 X5
Rode Wireless Pro
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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
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:
00:00 - Exhaust Sound
00:20 - Pick up from Zen Motorcycles
00:52 - A quick history of BSA — boom, bust, and the Mahindra relaunch
02:14 - Full spec breakdown — 45hp, 55Nm, Brembo brakes, 213kg
04:45 - Real world riding through the Royal National Park
11:25 - How it stacks up against the Interceptor 650
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:
https://bikertorque.com.au/blogs/biker-torque-bike-reviews/bsa-gold-star-first-ride-can-it-dethrone-the-royal-enfield-interceptor-650
🛒 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
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Insta360 GO 3S
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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: shop@bikertorque.com.au
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
