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BSA Goldstar 650 vs Bajaj KB 125
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Motorcycle Comparison
BSA Goldstar 650
৳400,000
VS
Bajaj KB 125
৳0
Complete Specifications Comparison
Basic Information
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder
Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke, Air Cooled
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder
Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke, Air Cooled
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual 5-speed
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual 5-speed
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet Multiplate
Wet Multi-Plate
Clutch Type
Wet Multiplate
Wet Multi-Plate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain Drive
Drive Type
Chain
Chain Drive
Brand
BSA
Bajaj (Kawasaki Bajaj)
Brand
BSA
Bajaj (Kawasaki Bajaj)
Model
BSA Goldstar 650
KB 125
Model
BSA Goldstar 650
KB 125
Bike Name
BSA Goldstar 650
Bajaj KB 125
Bike Name
BSA Goldstar 650
Bajaj KB 125
Model Year
2024
$\sim 1996 - 2000$ (Discontinued)
Model Year
2024
$\sim 1996 - 2000$ (Discontinued)
Category/Type
Cruiser
Classic Commuter / Standard
Category/Type
Cruiser
Classic Commuter / Standard
Country of Origin
India / Austria (engine)
India / Collaboration with Japan (Kawasaki)
Country of Origin
India / Austria (engine)
India / Collaboration with Japan (Kawasaki)
Assembly Location
India / Austria (engine developed)
India / N/A (Discontinued)
Assembly Location
India / Austria (engine developed)
India / N/A (Discontinued)
Status
Not available officially in BD
Discontinued - Available Only in Used Market
Status
Not available officially in BD
Discontinued - Available Only in Used Market
Colors Available
Insignia Red, Highland Green, Midnight Black, Dawn Silver, Shadow Black, Silver Sheen (Legacy Edition)
Red, Blue, Black (Original)
Colors Available
Insignia Red, Highland Green, Midnight Black, Dawn Silver, Shadow Black, Silver Sheen (Legacy Edition)
Red, Blue, Black (Original)
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Wet Cell (Historically)
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Wet Cell (Historically)
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Classic cruiser seat
Single Seat (Long Seat)
Seat Type
Classic cruiser seat
Single Seat (Long Seat)
Handle Type
Classic cruiser style
Single Tubular Handlebar
Handle Type
Classic cruiser style
Single Tubular Handlebar
Frame Type
Tubular Frame
Single Down Tube Frame
Frame Type
Tubular Frame
Single Down Tube Frame
Swingarm Type
Twin shock
N/A
Swingarm Type
Twin shock
N/A
Engine & Performance
Displacement (cc)
652.0
$123 \text{ cc}$
Displacement (cc)
652.0
$123 \text{ cc}$
Maximum Power
456500.00
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Maximum Power
456500.00
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Maximum Torque
554000.00
$11.0 \text{ Nm } @ 7500 \text{ rpm}$
Maximum Torque
554000.00
$11.0 \text{ Nm } @ 7500 \text{ rpm}$
Peak Power
45 hp
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Peak Power
45 hp
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Number of Cylinders
1
1
Number of Cylinders
1
1
Valve Configuration
DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
N/A
Valve Configuration
DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
4
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
4
N/A
Bore
N/A
$55.0 \text{ mm}$
Bore
N/A
$55.0 \text{ mm}$
Stroke
N/A
$51.8 \text{ mm}$
Stroke
N/A
$51.8 \text{ mm}$
Bore x Stroke
N/A
$55.0 \text{ x } 51.8 \text{ mm}$
Bore x Stroke
N/A
$55.0 \text{ x } 51.8 \text{ mm}$
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
N/A
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
N/A
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Ignition System
Electric Start
Digital (CDI)
Ignition System
Electric Start
Digital (CDI)
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
Vertical
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
Vertical
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
2-Stroke Oil (Separate Tank)
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
2-Stroke Oil (Separate Tank)
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
N/A
Starting System
Electric
Kick Start Only
Starting System
Electric
Kick Start Only
Engine Kill Switch
No
No (Based on era)
Engine Kill Switch
No
No (Based on era)
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.22 hp/kg (approx.)
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.22 hp/kg (approx.)
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Pre-Emission Standard (Discontinued)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Pre-Emission Standard (Discontinued)
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A
Fuel & Mileage
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
N/A (Gearbox) / Separate 2-Stroke Oil Tank
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
N/A (Gearbox) / Separate 2-Stroke Oil Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.0
$8.0 \text{ Litres}$ (Main) + $2.3 \text{ L}$ (Reserve)
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.0
$8.0 \text{ Litres}$ (Main) + $2.3 \text{ L}$ (Reserve)
Fuel Economy
N/A
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$ (User Reported)
Fuel Economy
N/A
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$ (User Reported)
Average Mileage
24.0
$\sim 40-45 \text{ kmpl}$
Average Mileage
24.0
$\sim 40-45 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage City
24
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage City
24
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage Highway
27
$\sim 45 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage Highway
27
$\sim 45 \text{ kmpl}$
Load Capacity
N/A
N/A
Load Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Capacity
12.0
N/A
Battery Capacity
12.0
N/A
Range
Approx. 300 km (est.)
$\sim 350 \text{ km}$ (Calculated with $40 \text{ kmpl}$ avg)
Range
Approx. 300 km (est.)
$\sim 350 \text{ km}$ (Calculated with $40 \text{ kmpl}$ avg)
Range Indicator
No
No
Range Indicator
No
No
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
No
Yes (Manual Reserve Tap)
Low Fuel Warning
No
Yes (Manual Reserve Tap)
Performance & Speed
Top Speed
170
$\sim 105-110 \text{ kmph}$ (Approximate)
Top Speed
170
$\sim 105-110 \text{ kmph}$ (Approximate)
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A (Very Quick for its era)
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A (Very Quick for its era)
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A (not officially published)
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A (not officially published)
N/A
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Transmission & Drive
Number of Gears
5
4-Speed (Some international versions may have been 5-speed)
Number of Gears
5
4-Speed (Some international versions may have been 5-speed)
Gear Pattern
1 Down, 4 Up
All Up / N-1-2-3-4 (Varies by market)
Gear Pattern
1 Down, 4 Up
All Up / N-1-2-3-4 (Varies by market)
Gear Ratios
5-speed
N/A
Gear Ratios
5-speed
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
N/A
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
N/A
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
20000
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
20000
N/A
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length
2206
2040 mm
Overall Length
2206
2040 mm
Overall Width
817
760 mm
Overall Width
817
760 mm
Overall Height
1093
1087 mm
Overall Height
1093
1087 mm
Wheelbase
1425
1260 mm
Wheelbase
1425
1260 mm
Ground Clearance
150
162 mm
Ground Clearance
150
162 mm
Seat Height
782
N/A
Seat Height
782
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
782 mm
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
782 mm
N/A
Kerb Weight
201.0
$120 \text{ kg}$
Kerb Weight
201.0
$120 \text{ kg}$
Gross Weight
201
N/A
Gross Weight
201
N/A
Battery Weight
N/A
N/A
Battery Weight
N/A
N/A
Brakes & Safety
Front Brake Type
Single disc, Brembo twin-piston caliper
130 mm Drum
Front Brake Type
Single disc, Brembo twin-piston caliper
130 mm Drum
Rear Brake Type
Single disc, Brembo single-piston caliper
130 mm Drum
Rear Brake Type
Single disc, Brembo single-piston caliper
130 mm Drum
Front Brake Size
320.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
Front Brake Size
320.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
Rear Brake Size
255.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
Rear Brake Size
255.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
ABS Type
Dual Channel ABS
No
ABS Type
Dual Channel ABS
No
Brake Pad Life
N/A
N/A
Brake Pad Life
N/A
N/A
Braking Distance
N/A
N/A
Braking Distance
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Suspension & Handling
Front Suspension Type
41mm telescopic forks
Telescopic Forks
Front Suspension Type
41mm telescopic forks
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension Type
Twin shock absorbers, preload adjustable
Twin Shock Absorbers ($5$ step adjustable hydraulic)
Rear Suspension Type
Twin shock absorbers, preload adjustable
Twin Shock Absorbers ($5$ step adjustable hydraulic)
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
N/A
Adjustable Controls
Rear suspension preload adjustable (5-step)
No
Adjustable Controls
Rear suspension preload adjustable (5-step)
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Wheels & Tires
Front Tyre Size
100/90-18 Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
2.75 x 18 - 4 PR
Front Tyre Size
100/90-18 Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
2.75 x 18 - 4 PR
Rear Tyre Size
150/70-R17 Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
3.00 x 18 - 6 PR
Rear Tyre Size
150/70-R17 Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
3.00 x 18 - 6 PR
Front Wheel Size
18
$18 \text{ inch}$
Front Wheel Size
18
$18 \text{ inch}$
Rear Wheel Size
17
$18 \text{ inch}$
Rear Wheel Size
17
$18 \text{ inch}$
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube Type (Historically)
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube Type (Historically)
Tyre Brand
Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
N/A
Tyre Brand
Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
N/A
Tyre Life
1500020000
N/A
Tyre Life
1500020000
N/A
Wheel Type
Spoked
Spoke / Alloy (Varied by variant/market)
Wheel Type
Spoked
Spoke / Alloy (Varied by variant/market)
Wheel Material
Wire Spoke Alloy
N/A
Wheel Material
Wire Spoke Alloy
N/A
Electrical & Battery
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Life
34
N/A
Battery Life
34
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
3000
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
3000
N/A
Battery Health Check
Yes
N/A
Battery Health Check
Yes
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
No
N/A
Charging Port
No
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
No
No
USB Charging
No
No
Lighting & Display
Error Code Display
No
No
Error Code Display
No
No
Headlight Type
Halogen / LED (varies)
Halogen Bulb
Headlight Type
Halogen / LED (varies)
Halogen Bulb
Tail Light Type
LED
Halogen Bulb
Tail Light Type
LED
Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Halogen / LED (varies)
Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Halogen / LED (varies)
Halogen Bulb
DRL
No
No
DRL
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Display Type
Semi-digital (twin pod cluster)
Analogue
Display Type
Semi-digital (twin pod cluster)
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Analog / Semi-digital
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Analog / Semi-digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Analog / Semi-digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Analog / Semi-digital
Analogue
Tachometer Type
Analog / Semi-digital
Analogue
Tachometer Type
Analog / Semi-digital
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog / Semi-digital
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog / Semi-digital
Analogue
Clock
No
No
Clock
No
No
Pass Light Switch
No
No
Pass Light Switch
No
No
Side Stand Indicator
No
No
Side Stand Indicator
No
No
Technology & Features
Trip Meter
No
Analogue (Single)
Trip Meter
No
Analogue (Single)
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A
Comfort & Ergonomics
Wind Protection
Minimal
Small Headlamp Fairing
Wind Protection
Minimal
Small Headlamp Fairing
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Mid
Commuter (Forward)
Footpeg Position
Mid
Commuter (Forward)
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Pricing & Availability
Ex-showroom Price
400000.00 BDT
Discontinued
Ex-showroom Price
400000.00 BDT
Discontinued
On-Road Price
N/A
Discontinued
On-Road Price
N/A
Discontinued
Regular Price
400000.00 BDT
$\text{Tk. 1,20,000}$ (Original Price $\sim 1998$)
Regular Price
400000.00 BDT
$\text{Tk. 1,20,000}$ (Original Price $\sim 1998$)
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
N/A
N/A
Insurance Cost
N/A
N/A
Insurance Cost
N/A
N/A
EMI Options
Not available
Not Available
EMI Options
Not available
Not Available
Distributor/Seller
Not officially available in BD
Discontinued (Used Market)
Distributor/Seller
Not officially available in BD
Discontinued (Used Market)
Service Cost
N/A
Moderate (Due to 2-Stroke specific needs)
Service Cost
N/A
Moderate (Due to 2-Stroke specific needs)
Running Cost
Moderate (premium parts)
Moderate (Lower mileage than modern 4-strokes)
Running Cost
Moderate (premium parts)
Moderate (Lower mileage than modern 4-strokes)
Service & Maintenance
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
N/A
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
N/A
Service Reminder
No
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate to good (imported)
Limited (Often requires specialized sourcing or after-market parts)
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate to good (imported)
Limited (Often requires specialized sourcing or after-market parts)
Service Intervals
50006000
N/A (Dependent on owner/mechanic)
Service Intervals
50006000
N/A (Dependent on owner/mechanic)
Warranty Terms
2 years (est.)
N/A
Warranty Terms
2 years (est.)
N/A