Honda Rebel 500 Vs BSA Gold Star 650 comparison

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₹ 5.49 Lakh

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Honda Rebel 500 Vs BSA Gold Star 650 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Rebel 500 Vs Gold Star 650 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Rebel 500 Vs Gold Star 650 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BSA Gold Star 650 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 3.1 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 3.45 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Honda Rebel 500 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 5.49 Lakh.

Summary	Honda Rebel 500	BSA Gold Star 650
Price	₹ 5.49 Lakh	₹ 3.1 Lakh
Manufacturer	Honda	BSA
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	27.00 KM/L	25.00 KM/L
Power	47.5 PS @ 8,500 rpm bhp	45.60 bhp
Engine	471.0 CC	652.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Rebel 500 Vs Gold Star 650 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BSA Gold Star 650 base engine returns 25 KM/L. The Honda Rebel 500 base returns 27 KM/L.

Rebel 500 Vs Gold Star 650 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BSA Gold Star 650 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Honda Rebel 500 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, Parallel Twin-cylinder DOHC	Single-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valve
Engine CC	471.0 CC	652.0 CC
Engine Power	47.5 PS @ 8,500 Rpm	45.60
Max Torque	43.3 Nm @ 6,000 Rpm	55.00
Top Speed	170 kmph	160 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 (Phase 2)	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self

Dimension and Weight

Length	2205 mm	2206 mm
Width	820 mm	817 mm
Height	1090 mm	1093 mm
Wheelbase	1490 mm	1425 mm
Ground Clearance	125 mm	150 mm
Kerb Weight	191 kg	201 kg
Seat Height	690 mm	780 mm
Chassis Type	Tubular Steel Frame	Tubular Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	11.2 L	12.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.0 L	3.0 L
Mileage	27.00 KM/L	25.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	302 km	300 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	41 Mm Telescopic Fork	41mm Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension	Dual Shock Absorbers With Adjustable Preload	Twin Shock Absorbers With 5-step Adjustable Preload
Front Brake Type	Disc With Dual-channel ABS	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	296 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc With Dual-channel ABS	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	255 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	130/90-16	100/90-18
Rear Tyre	150/80-16	150/70-R17
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Spoke

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital LCD Dis	Digital Display
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Electric Start	Push-Button Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No
Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	-	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	Standard With B	Separate
Remote Key	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	Yes
ABS	Dual-channel AB	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	Yes

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
SOS	No	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	3 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

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