6:21 on the subject of the clock movement, they don't go 'the wrong way' they actually go exactly the same way as any analogue clock, it's simply that they start at the 2 o'clock position rather than the modern 8 o'clock position 😊
Thanks for the review! I bought a Shadow Black recently and have enjoyed 1200 trouble free fun miles including 4 hour trips. Really impressed with the grunt and handling which has been improved further with some 10mm taller Hagon shocks with adjustable damping- these make the bike feel more poised and give it better rebound damping on our bumpy moorland roads.
A great review, Kate. You always bring the human element which other reviews have missed. I love thumping singles cylinder motorcycles. They feel like a heartbeat.
Great review thanks Kate. I liked the look of the bike when it was launched, fell in love with the Shadow Black at the NEC last year, and was blown away by the test ride which was the most fun I've had on a bike for years. I ordered my Shadow Black there and then, and it's just had its first service. The sound and torque are addictive and it makes me smile every time I open the throttle. It's also one of the prettiest modern classics in my eyes, and a quality product at a bargain price. Best £6k I ever spent!
For a long time, biking industry went all in on on building bikes with higher horse power, creating new speed records. Indian bike makers are now bringing back the pure nature of bikes designed for the pure pleasure of biking at a relaxed speed!
I assume because they can't sell them. I visit a lot of motorcycle dealers and I have never seen one! Until they can get the distribution sorted out, I think the future looks bleak. Shame
Me too, the B34 Gold Star was dropped from 1964 on for good reason. It was one of those legendary names back then which when you actually owned one (I had one in 1970) you realised that it was outdated junk and the world had moved on since it was created. Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
Wooooah, how did this video pass me by? Just found it, 3 days after it was uploaded..., and i've been waiting for ages for UNK to do this BSA review! This is where it all started. I took my driving test on a Beezer 250 Barracuda "thumper" several moons ago and emigrated thereafter to a twin 650 Lightning. It seems everybody has been raving about the new Gold Star since it's reintroduction...., except me. Now, I would love one of these bikes to enjoy the latter years of my "biking career", but alas, they are not available here in the country where I live..., yet, but are on their way. The prices are estimated to be between £6500.- £8000.- according to which modell you go for. I imagine this Shadow Black, could be the top model, as here the manufacturers seem to wanna cash in on the popularity of blacked out bikes..., so we're talking of around 8000.- that i'm not prepared to pay, for a bike that I have no idea, as to how often, or indeed, how long I will be riding it for. Anyway, no idea why i'm waffling here, so i'll forget my woes, and congratulate "our Kate" for an excellent review and her interesting and honest down to earth review of a bike that would not be one she'd normally consider for everyday riding. And like you, I do love a healthy thumper Grunt! Oh, how interesting it would have been to see and hear UNDad's take on it, after having a bimble on it!
Nice to get your impression as a person not blinkered by the back story. Hopefully this bodes well to indicate it will appeal to younger riders too. After 16 months ownership I can tell you that once run in the engine frees up and is even better. It’s a bike that you can compute, tour or bimble on. 👍
I personally don't like blacked out bikes so when a bought my GoldStar i chose the midnight black/chrome version. The starting procedure is because it's a 650 single completely different to starting a twin. The 3 rifle stickers are traditional ones from the 60's, a nod to the companies origins. A number of months ago i remember you going through the specs of a BMW bike that seemed to take you 20 minutes and bored me to tears, no necessary on the big thumper because it hasn't got any tec. which is exactly why i bought it.
If they used actual stickers back then, then that's cool, would just have been ace if it was paint or clear coated but if that's what they did back then, awesome :) I had my own big single for 3 years, could be blipped from the off, no bogging or cut out (I can only go off my own experiences in life haha) lovely bike though, it's handling and character surprised me alot!
I remember buying such crossed rifle stickers for my Road Rocket back in the day when i was doing it up. Its a nod to the fact that it was/is a munitions company.
@@UsernameKate Definitely not a problem Kate. I'm much the same at heart. I took from that you liked a long black thing that sounds like a dirty wet fart. Sounds like my kind of bike 😉
The stickers on the sidepanels are authentic. What's less authentic is the "pushrod tunnel". You would have seen that on a B31/B33, with the piled arms cast into the aluminium and filled with paint. The pushrod tunnel on the various Gold Stars was much less emphasised.
Awesome video! I like the bike. Classic lines. Brings back memories of the BSA ads in motorcycle magazines back in the day. You probably can take the stickers off don't you think? Very humorous video as well. Best!
As someone who’s been riding 53 years I like the bike ,I reckon when buying a modern bike you should be given the choice, either with all those electrics ( cruise control, ran ,normal, sport etc) never use them it’s called observation and correct gears and throttle control, or without probably save a bit on the purchase price as well 😐👍👍
G'day Kate, luv the vid, great review. Earlier today, I booked a test ride on the 'Goldie' for next Friday 26th July. I'll let you know how it went, but I feel in my water that this will be my next bike. Now to choose the colour, cheers Gman
Super review Kate, enjoy hearing how a bike makes you feel and what you feel about it, rather than specs and exhaustive list of features. I agree the Shadow Black looks a great choice. It helps to hide the ugly radiator for one thing. I'd like to see one with the cases painted, stickers removed and bar end mirrors. Yes, it's a retro, not a 'real' BSA but if it looks good and rides well, it is doing its job. ✅😊
Was great to see them at the Abr, I think people enjoyed the test rides. For me am waiting to see what R Enf do with Classic 650. If was to get this you would have to try the Interceptor, the W800 and a Guzzi.
For practical purposes: The British pound is quite near to the European pound which is 500 grams and thus half a kilo. Comparing 1 kilo to 2 English pounds is therefore good enough for a rough approximation.
I’m toying in buying one of these, but my choices are mixed up with Royal Enfield interceptor, Moto Guzzi V7 Stone,…. Even though my original remit coming back to motorcycling after a two decade layoff previously to that riding pretty much constantly for 30 years … I was fancying a nostalgic looking motorcycle and preferably a single…. The royal Enfield singles are just too small wanting a bit more punch….. that said I always liked twins having had two BSA twins and a BMW from 1980 (still have this bike)…. I think it really depends what shows up when I’m ready to buy and take it from there really… thank you for your review. It’s one of the sweetest ones you’ve done and it did make me chuckle when you were referring to leaving the testosterone at home.😀
Great video Kate! i have the Legacy and other BSA'S and had no issues in 16 months with it, love the black one very nice looking machine! the welds dont bother me soon get past all that once you own one, the clocks are normal lol they just start at 2 as you know now lol.. haha phil
@@UsernameKate To be frank. In the late 70ies early 80ties there was a period when black was also the rage in the sense that everything that used to be chrome was suddenly painted black. Even car hoods where painted semigloss black to make them look rally-like. So I am also not impartial to black but more as a contrast to bright colours or to hide dubious details in plain sight. Like those silver covers! 😉
I'm MEchanical eNgineer , I am eagerly waiting for 2024 New Colour eMERAld Chrome Royal N-field Classic 350cc Motor-Cycle which has : 1) 🤩LED Headlight✅ 2) 🤩LED Turn indicators✅ 3) 🤩LED Tail light 4)✅Gear Position indicator 5) Fuel Gauge 6) 💚Authentic Royal N-field Twin Pilot LED Lamps 🤩 on Headlight 7) Authentic Royal N-field Thump if connected with after Market🧡INDORE SILENCER🤔 It's a Head Turner🤩
Don’t know if it’s just in the valleys of south Wales I’ve not seen this one or the earlier version , yet I see dozens of Enfield bikes all sorts, sounds decent enough looks good should have red lettering BSA like you said all black casings 👍🏻
Hi Kate. I didn’t even know it could be had in black. Guess who picked one up in Katestealthblack. Not too impressed by the tubby styling though. The original was much more elegant and you know I like my ladies lean. 😁
Just discovered your channel and love it. As a biker from Bolton it's nice to see some familiar sights. Bit like Peter Kay car share. I'm building a special bike you might want to test ride and do a video on.
Nice one Kate. A well balanced review sharing the good and the could do better. I've owned a few big singles over the (many) years, a 370 Suzuki, Honda 'Dominator 650 and a Yamaha MT-03 to name a few from yester decades and I love them. Admittedly back then I used to have a second bike if I wanted a bit of a hoon but I always enjoyed getting back on a single pot. The sound and the torque is addictive. All of them hated rolling on the throttle below 2K revs just like you found with this bike. I've not ridden a modern classic single though but if funds permit at some point I might seek out a test ride on one of these. If I was pondering a change of something I might consider black wheel spokes but as I've not seen one in the flesh yet that could change and it might be too black. It would be interesting to hear some owners views on longer dual carriage way riding for those times when the twisties are not available or you want to get somewhere on a quicker or a more direct route. Many thanks for sharing.
It seems to be a fashion to buy up the rights to use old British motorcycle manufacturer names - you can currently buy new Triumph's (tho' they've been going again for 30 years now of course) Norton's, BSA, AJS, Brough Superior's, Enfield (though they never really stopped of course) and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few too. Good to see them all back on British roads
I loved my 67 650 BSA and someday may put it back together (probably not but I like to think so.) while I like the accents if they brought back that iconic seat I just may trade in my little Yammie.
Great review but for me, I love the stickers and the gun logo as they give me goosebumps harking back to the glory days of Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) and my early days of my own riding ‘career’. Hey what’s wrong with the welds, they look quality to me!
Haha I'd have liked the clear coated that's all but people love the stickers 😄 and I don't have an issue with the welds, just thought I'd show em as there's a lot and it is a gripe for some people but I never care much for welds, just gotta comment based off general opinions I've heard 😊
Small error in identification: you are not presenting a BSA Gold Star. You are showing a 470 lb. Mahindra. What does it share with the wonderful DBD 34? The tank badges.
Mahindra bought the licences of BSA, Jawa, … so what? the BSA 650 is a replica from the origine with a modified bmw f 650 rotax engine. so what? Battle for the best Brit(ish) retro! BSA Gold Star VS Royal Enfield Intercepter 650 | MCN Review
Kate hi just came across your channel and absolutely loving it. I’m in the process of getting a new bike first one for years I’m looking at a royal Enfield but have also seen bsa are back in your opinion which was your favourite between the royal Enfield interceptor and the bsa ? Keep up the good work Trev
I prefer the chrome of the standard model, especially the red and chrome. It reminds me of my second bike I ever owned which was a 1970 BSA Thunderbolts 650 twin. I loved that bike even with its many quirks and problems. I thought that usb port was a hydraulic clutch reservoir.
Came really close to buying a new Gold Star last year but ended up with an Interceptor instead.they also make a version without the chrome or spoke wheels but I wanted the chrome one. Slightly regret that now as forever polishing it! I never got to test the BSA but as you've ridden both which do you prefer?
Hi Kate hope your well good video run down on the bsa it’s not for me but yes it’s a nice little bike but it needs bar end mirrors on I’d change them but the price is always the same you get what you pay for I’d rather pay little bit over twice the money and have a T120 bonnie more quality and a beautiful classic bike in my eyes and loads more grunt take care ride safe one question are you and Mike going to do more off road videos soon they are so good bye for now
Really interesting review, they have had a lot of criticism for the plasticy casings with nasty stickers instead of being ally with the logo cast in, a lot complain about the tractor radiator but it's water cooled so it is what it is. I quite like the styling though not keen on the ugly rear light cluster, the idiot light you mentioned is made to mimic the ammeter which would have been fitted on the original BSAs, a nice touch. How does it compare to the Enners ?😊
"All that jazz" 😂 That "jazz" can not be repeated enough! ❤ Very interesting video. I do not think this bike is available in Sweden yet, but I will check that out. I have been saving your vlogs (all three parts) on the Northumberland tour for viewing later. I have not really had the time to watch. I will be better I promise! Ride safe and You be good! 🌞
Yeah, good value for the money, the plasticky bits on the engine are jarring, when you compare it to the Enfield interceptor, which is a nice metal looking lump. Overall its a good effort tho'. The ace, for me tho' is its a big single thumper, they are not common, they have torque and character. I would buy one in Highland Green, its a nice colour, in the showroom. Unfortunately, i have two bikes(triumph /royal enfield.) cant afford a third. Thanks for the video.
At the moment I've got a royal enfield interceptor 650,I'm sure i could make a bit of room for the b.s.a shadow black 🤔.....i'll have to ask the boss ( the wife 😁).excellent video👍. Peace out ✌
They are going to have to sort out their dealer network if they are to succeed. I visit a lot of dealerships and have never seen one and never seen one on the road. Such a shame as it looks a decent bike.
Good video you did it very well nice looking bike I would go for that one like all black, I own a 43 year old Honda super dream 250N lots of chrome to clean. 😢
It is a good price, I'm not a fan of how BSA have put these bikes together, think Royal Enfield do it a lot better, and are proven too. Is good that RE have some competition though.
6:21 on the subject of the clock movement, they don't go 'the wrong way' they actually go exactly the same way as any analogue clock, it's simply that they start at the 2 o'clock position rather than the modern 8 o'clock position 😊
Haha the BSA was tricking me 🤣 it's a funny illusion on the ole eyes
@@UsernameKate well ya not the first one on that miss Kate 🤣👍🏻
Thanks for the review! I bought a Shadow Black recently and have enjoyed 1200 trouble free fun miles including 4 hour trips. Really impressed with the grunt and handling which has been improved further with some 10mm taller Hagon shocks with adjustable damping- these make the bike feel more poised and give it better rebound damping on our bumpy moorland roads.
Love that!! Glad you're enjoying it 😊
I’m confused between Shadow black and Midnight 😮💨
A great review, Kate. You always bring the human element which other reviews have missed.
I love thumping singles cylinder motorcycles. They feel like a heartbeat.
Ah, I appreciate that!
Great review thanks Kate. I liked the look of the bike when it was launched, fell in love with the Shadow Black at the NEC last year, and was blown away by the test ride which was the most fun I've had on a bike for years. I ordered my Shadow Black there and then, and it's just had its first service. The sound and torque are addictive and it makes me smile every time I open the throttle. It's also one of the prettiest modern classics in my eyes, and a quality product at a bargain price. Best £6k I ever spent!
So glad to hear you love your Goldstar. Amazing to hear from an owner!
For a long time, biking industry went all in on on building bikes with higher horse power, creating new speed records.
Indian bike makers are now bringing back the pure nature of bikes designed for the pure pleasure of biking at a relaxed speed!
Great review. BSA have knocked £1000 off all models except this one. £5500 now makes a nice bike also good value.
I assume because they can't sell them. I visit a lot of motorcycle dealers and I have never seen one! Until they can get the distribution sorted out, I think the future looks bleak. Shame
Kate we love your dulcet tones. I remember BSA's from late 1960's. All the best from Australia.
Thanks Barry!
Me too, the B34 Gold Star was dropped from 1964 on for good reason. It was one of those legendary names back then which when you actually owned one (I had one in 1970) you realised that it was outdated junk and the world had moved on since it was created. Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
Rode this and the RE Bullet 350, now it’s a tough choice! Both great bikes. Love your review Kate.
I always enjoy your videos this one was no exception.
Wooooah, how did this video pass me by? Just found it, 3 days after it was uploaded..., and i've been waiting for ages for UNK to do this BSA review!
This is where it all started. I took my driving test on a Beezer 250 Barracuda "thumper" several moons ago and emigrated thereafter to a twin 650 Lightning.
It seems everybody has been raving about the new Gold Star since it's reintroduction...., except me. Now, I would love one of these bikes to enjoy the latter years of my "biking career", but alas, they are not available here in the country where I live..., yet, but are on their way. The prices are estimated to be between £6500.- £8000.- according to which modell you go for. I imagine this Shadow Black, could be the top model, as here the manufacturers seem to wanna cash in on the popularity of blacked out bikes..., so we're talking of around 8000.- that i'm not prepared to pay, for a bike that I have no idea, as to how often, or indeed, how long I will be riding it for. Anyway, no idea why i'm waffling here, so i'll forget my woes, and congratulate "our Kate" for an excellent review and her interesting and honest down to earth review of a bike that would not be one she'd normally consider for everyday riding. And like you, I do love a healthy thumper Grunt!
Oh, how interesting it would have been to see and hear UNDad's take on it, after having a bimble on it!
Nice to get your impression as a person not blinkered by the back story. Hopefully this bodes well to indicate it will appeal to younger riders too. After 16 months ownership I can tell you that once run in the engine frees up and is even better. It’s a bike that you can compute, tour or bimble on. 👍
Love that you're enjoying your bike. Its what it's all about!
Thanks for a very balanced review. Very enjoyable and informative. I have now subscribed to the channel and found you on FB!
Thanks David!
Sounds just like my old BMW F650 - it has essentially the same Rotax engine
Few changes, Euro 6 compliance, Fuel injection, different flatter torque curve
I personally don't like blacked out bikes so when a bought my GoldStar i chose the midnight black/chrome version. The starting procedure is because it's a 650 single completely different to starting a twin. The 3 rifle stickers are traditional ones from the 60's, a nod to the companies origins. A number of months ago i remember you going through the specs of a BMW bike that seemed to take you 20 minutes and bored me to tears, no necessary on the big thumper because it hasn't got any tec. which is exactly why i bought it.
If they used actual stickers back then, then that's cool, would just have been ace if it was paint or clear coated but if that's what they did back then, awesome :) I had my own big single for 3 years, could be blipped from the off, no bogging or cut out (I can only go off my own experiences in life haha) lovely bike though, it's handling and character surprised me alot!
I remember buying such crossed rifle stickers for my Road Rocket back in the day when i was doing it up. Its a nod to the fact that it was/is a munitions company.
Mag nicht ganze Schwarz viel zu dunkel 😢 Soll etwas mehr Chrom sein.❤
Do you think your complaint is less boring than the tech explanation?
@@ianhalliwell8604BSA = Birmingham Small Arms (Small arms being rifles and pistols)
I do love your turn of phrase moments 🤣
🤣🤣 slightly uncouth at times but I mean well
@@UsernameKate Definitely not a problem Kate. I'm much the same at heart.
I took from that you liked a long black thing that sounds like a dirty wet fart. Sounds like my kind of bike 😉
Great looking Goldstar! Best color scheme I've seen.
The stickers on the sidepanels are authentic. What's less authentic is the "pushrod tunnel". You would have seen that on a B31/B33, with the piled arms cast into the aluminium and filled with paint. The pushrod tunnel on the various Gold Stars was much less emphasised.
Triple Black for the win!
Nice to see you riding through Adlington and Chorley
Awesome video! I like the bike. Classic lines. Brings back memories of the BSA ads in motorcycle magazines back in the day. You probably can take the stickers off don't you think? Very humorous video as well. Best!
Thanks for the great review Kate.
Thanks for the kind comment 😊
Nice review beautiful bike happy you liked it😉
New to your channel Kate - many thanks for a wonderfully refreshing review.
Always loved the BSA Gold star.
As someone who’s been riding 53 years I like the bike ,I reckon when buying a modern bike you should be given the choice, either with all those electrics ( cruise control, ran ,normal, sport etc) never use them it’s called observation and correct gears and throttle control, or without probably save a bit on the purchase price as well 😐👍👍
G'day Kate, luv the vid, great review. Earlier today, I booked a test ride on the 'Goldie' for next Friday 26th July. I'll let you know how it went, but I feel in my water that this will be my next bike.
Now to choose the colour, cheers Gman
Black is looking so good
Great review Kate, looks like a nice bike.
Thanks Tom!
“Willy waving…” hilarious 😆
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Super review Kate, enjoy hearing how a bike makes you feel and what you feel about it, rather than specs and exhaustive list of features. I agree the Shadow Black looks a great choice. It helps to hide the ugly radiator for one thing. I'd like to see one with the cases painted, stickers removed and bar end mirrors. Yes, it's a retro, not a 'real' BSA but if it looks good and rides well, it is doing its job. ✅😊
Not in this video, but I love the noises you make when a big bug splats your visor. Too funny! Keep it up, Kate!
Nice one Kate 👍
Thanks John!
Thanks for bringing us this vlog Kate! The bike is beautiful in black and I'd buy one. Still not released in OZ sadly
Great review Kate, I'm a RE man, but after taking this out at the ABR, I was very impressed 👌
Waaaow I am Amazed , what is more beautiful She athe bike , her voice the accent ❤❤❤
Definitely the best colour and agree about the engine casings,great video.👍🏻
That's where we adore English women's reviews
Was great to see them at the Abr, I think people enjoyed the test rides.
For me am waiting to see what R Enf do with Classic 650. If was to get this you would have to try the Interceptor, the W800 and a Guzzi.
Yeah! Their stand was ace! Loved seeing the original Goldstar on display 😍
BSA Birmingham small arms , hence the guns. Stickers are just like thevoriginals
Thanks Mahindra and Ashok Leyland group for reviving these classic bikes 🏍
When I first saw the gauges I'm like DAMN! Look at Kate topping that little BSA out right off the bat! 🙂 LOL!
Great bike and review, i would ptefer to call it a Rotax with a small bsa sticker somewhere but thats just me🤓.
For practical purposes: The British pound is quite near to the European pound which is 500 grams and thus half a kilo. Comparing 1 kilo to 2 English pounds is therefore good enough for a rough approximation.
I’m toying in buying one of these, but my choices are mixed up with Royal Enfield interceptor, Moto Guzzi V7 Stone,….
Even though my original remit coming back to motorcycling after a two decade layoff previously to that riding pretty much constantly for 30 years … I was fancying a nostalgic looking motorcycle and preferably a single…. The royal Enfield singles are just too small wanting a bit more punch….. that said I always liked twins having had two BSA twins and a BMW from 1980 (still have this bike)…. I think it really depends what shows up when I’m ready to buy and take it from there really… thank you for your review. It’s one of the sweetest ones you’ve done and it did make me chuckle when you were referring to leaving the testosterone at home.😀
Im in the same boat and i don't know what to choose lol
Great video Kate! i have the Legacy and other BSA'S and had no issues in 16 months with it, love the black one very nice looking machine!
the welds dont bother me soon get past all that once you own one, the clocks are normal lol they just start at 2 as you know now lol.. haha phil
Lovely bike, I hope they come to nz. Great review, thanks
22:00 min. “Silver covers! Eeek” You’ve got a one track mind, Kate! 😂
Black it alllll out 🤣 be safe be seen WHERE?? 🤣
@@UsernameKate To be frank. In the late 70ies early 80ties there was a period when black was also the rage in the sense that everything that used to be chrome was suddenly painted black. Even car hoods where painted semigloss black to make them look rally-like. So I am also not impartial to black but more as a contrast to bright colours or to hide dubious details in plain sight. Like those silver covers! 😉
As far as the bike not liking blipping the throttle in the 1960s here in the states, BSA was said to stand for bastard stalled again!
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I'm MEchanical eNgineer , I am eagerly waiting for 2024 New Colour eMERAld Chrome Royal N-field Classic 350cc Motor-Cycle which has :
1) 🤩LED Headlight✅
2) 🤩LED Turn indicators✅
3) 🤩LED Tail light
4)✅Gear Position indicator
5) Fuel Gauge
6) 💚Authentic Royal N-field Twin Pilot LED Lamps 🤩 on Headlight
7) Authentic Royal N-field Thump if connected with after Market🧡INDORE SILENCER🤔
It's a Head Turner🤩
As usual great video. But your criticism of the Riffles, do you know what BSA actually means?
No no no, you misunderstood. I love the rifles. I would like them to not be stickers and to be clear coated.
Great review Kate! Unfortunately the BSA will not be available down under
Boooo
Don’t know if it’s just in the valleys of south Wales I’ve not seen this one or the earlier version , yet I see dozens of Enfield bikes all sorts, sounds decent enough looks good should have red lettering BSA like you said all black casings 👍🏻
I think BSAs dealer network is growing so maybe we will see more in the future
Looks like a good bike and i do like the original styled clocks.
They do look elegant for sure!
Hi Kate. I didn’t even know it could be had in black. Guess who picked one up in Katestealthblack. Not too impressed by the tubby styling though. The original was much more elegant and you know I like my ladies lean. 😁
Just discovered your channel and love it. As a biker from Bolton it's nice to see some familiar sights. Bit like Peter Kay car share.
I'm building a special bike you might want to test ride and do a video on.
In the time the original the acronym USB would probably have stoop for Universal Sports Baffle. 😁
I think it's a smart looker Kate, I'd certainly rather have that over the models that are 500/1000 more!
Nice one Kate. A well balanced review sharing the good and the could do better. I've owned a few big singles over the (many) years, a 370 Suzuki, Honda 'Dominator 650 and a Yamaha MT-03 to name a few from yester decades and I love them. Admittedly back then I used to have a second bike if I wanted a bit of a hoon but I always enjoyed getting back on a single pot. The sound and the torque is addictive. All of them hated rolling on the throttle below 2K revs just like you found with this bike. I've not ridden a modern classic single though but if funds permit at some point I might seek out a test ride on one of these. If I was pondering a change of something I might consider black wheel spokes but as I've not seen one in the flesh yet that could change and it might be too black. It would be interesting to hear some owners views on longer dual carriage way riding for those times when the twisties are not available or you want to get somewhere on a quicker or a more direct route. Many thanks for sharing.
The BSA blacked out looks very different from the chrome. I know it's just blacked out but it gives it a different look. Nice review.
Thanks so much!
Im here for kate....and not for the bike.....❤❤❤❤ who else??😊
Shadow Black - hmmm i can see what they were doing there, a bit tongue in cheek hopefully rather than just borrowing another bikes legend... 👍🏽
Thank you so much for the super thanks 😊 appreciate your comment!
@@UsernameKateyou're very welcome, it will just about buy you half a cup of coffee !! 😄
Probably for the best, a full cup has my eye twitchin 🤪
It seems to be a fashion to buy up the rights to use old British motorcycle manufacturer names - you can currently buy new Triumph's (tho' they've been going again for 30 years now of course) Norton's, BSA, AJS, Brough Superior's, Enfield (though they never really stopped of course) and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few too. Good to see them all back on British roads
Francis-Barnett and Ariel too.
@@aunoates6617I'd missed those coming back, I need to pay more attention 😊
#BSAGoldstar is 🔥🔥🔥
I like the headlight and shrouded forks, proper nod to old British tackle.
Just great to hear you say ‘Willy Waving’ 😂😂😂😂😂
I loved my 67 650 BSA and someday may put it back together (probably not but I like to think so.) while I like the accents if they brought back that iconic seat I just may trade in my little Yammie.
"Leave the willy waving down the pub!" 😂😂😂
It's a great bike, the only negative is the management team of BSA and Mahindra.
The best color to customize is "ShadowBlack"
Great review but for me, I love the stickers and the gun logo as they give me goosebumps harking back to the glory days of Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) and my early days of my own riding ‘career’. Hey what’s wrong with the welds, they look quality to me!
Haha I'd have liked the clear coated that's all but people love the stickers 😄 and I don't have an issue with the welds, just thought I'd show em as there's a lot and it is a gripe for some people but I never care much for welds, just gotta comment based off general opinions I've heard 😊
Small error in identification: you are not presenting a BSA Gold Star. You are showing a 470 lb. Mahindra. What does it share with the wonderful DBD 34? The tank badges.
Mahindra bought the licences of BSA, Jawa, … so what?
the BSA 650 is a replica from the origine with a modified bmw f 650 rotax engine. so what?
Battle for the best Brit(ish) retro! BSA Gold Star VS Royal Enfield Intercepter 650 | MCN Review
Always split between black and chrome, for the same reasons as well. Are these available abroad or are they for the UK market only?
I really like this bike. Wish it was available in Florida 😅
Kate hi just came across your channel and absolutely loving it. I’m in the process of getting a new bike first one for years I’m looking at a royal Enfield but have also seen bsa are back in your opinion which was your favourite between the royal Enfield interceptor and the bsa ? Keep up the good work Trev
I prefer the chrome of the standard model, especially the red and chrome. It reminds me of my second bike I ever owned which was a 1970 BSA Thunderbolts 650 twin. I loved that bike even with its many quirks and problems.
I thought that usb port was a hydraulic clutch reservoir.
I'd love a chrome and coloured tank but I'd love everything else all black 😊
Came really close to buying a new Gold Star last year but ended up with an Interceptor instead.they also make a version without the chrome or spoke wheels but I wanted the chrome one. Slightly regret that now as forever polishing it! I never got to test the BSA but as you've ridden both which do you prefer?
I feel like I'd have to ride them back to back before throwing out an opinion on that. Just been a while since I rode the inty 😊
It’s quite alright, i used to think Gibson Les Paul guitars were French.
honda verza 150 modelnya dibikin kayag gini cakep nih.. minim feature.. modern classic.. tapi udah injeksi..
Take a ride to Dover and back and see how you feel?
Hi Kate hope your well good video run down on the bsa it’s not for me but yes it’s a nice little bike but it needs bar end mirrors on I’d change them but the price is always the same you get what you pay for I’d rather pay little bit over twice the money and have a T120 bonnie more quality and a beautiful classic bike in my eyes and loads more grunt take care ride safe one question are you and Mike going to do more off road videos soon they are so good bye for now
Thanks
Thank you so much!!
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Really interesting review, they have had a lot of criticism for the plasticy casings with nasty stickers instead of being ally with the logo cast in, a lot complain about the tractor radiator but it's water cooled so it is what it is. I quite like the styling though not keen on the ugly rear light cluster, the idiot light you mentioned is made to mimic the ammeter which would have been fitted on the original BSAs, a nice touch. How does it compare to the Enners ?😊
I like simple bikes and cars
Can I ask what brand and make jeans you are wearing. Great review as always.
What sort of pubs do you go too ? 😮
"All that jazz" 😂 That "jazz" can not be repeated enough! ❤ Very interesting video. I do not think this bike is available in Sweden yet, but I will check that out. I have been saving your vlogs (all three parts) on the Northumberland tour for viewing later. I have not really had the time to watch. I will be better I promise! Ride safe and You be good! 🌞
Willy waving.
Yeah, good value for the money, the plasticky bits on the engine are jarring, when you compare it to the Enfield interceptor, which is a nice metal looking lump. Overall its a good effort tho'. The ace, for me tho' is its a big single thumper, they are not common, they have torque and character. I would buy one in Highland Green, its a nice colour, in the showroom. Unfortunately, i have two bikes(triumph /royal enfield.) cant afford a third. Thanks for the video.
At the moment I've got a royal enfield interceptor 650,I'm sure i could make a bit of room for the b.s.a shadow black 🤔.....i'll have to ask the boss ( the wife 😁).excellent video👍.
Peace out ✌
damn.. video starts with beautiful voice...
They are going to have to sort out their dealer network if they are to succeed. I visit a lot of dealerships and have never seen one and never seen one on the road. Such a shame as it looks a decent bike.
Go to a BSA dealer then there's loads on the map 👍
Good video you did it very well nice looking bike I would go for that one like all black, I own a 43 year old Honda super dream 250N lots of chrome to clean. 😢
Hi do you get hold of stickers? If so, how much? Just need a couple for my Hunter thank you
Did you just say " willy waving " 😂👍🏻
That accent makes everything better
Don't know if you have reviewed the CCM spitfire I'd be keen to hear your thoughts on one
It is a good price, I'm not a fan of how BSA have put these bikes together, think Royal Enfield do it a lot better, and are proven too. Is good that RE have some competition though.
Competition is great for sure 👌
Which is better, RE interceptor 650 or BDA?
Any word about when these will be available in the States?
Oh I'm not sure!
Can you confirm (4) valves and (2) spark plugs?