I test rode the exact same bike from Colchester Kawasaki this past week in the pouring rain and was absolutely blown away by it, so much so that I didn’t hesitate in giving my deposit to the charming salesperson on my return. I now look forward to a Highland Green model in early spring, can’t wait. It just felt right, for me.

Great vid, you answered all the critics I totally agree with all your comments only question I would say is can you trust the company that's unproven and all ready has had a few probs getting to market, your brave riding in those conditions my butt was clenched for you.

You have some gonads riding any bike, especially a demo, on those roads. Masterful all year riding! The BSA itself is definitely on my wish list.

There are no dealers in Scotland so cannot even get to see one in the flesh so no point getting excited about them. Will be interesting to see if you order one and for me it would be in green. On the subject of negative comments, it never fails to amaze me how many people just love to be naysayers, if you do not like or even agree just let it go and watch something you do like. I got a thumbs down from someone for the 90 second vid I did with NC750X beside the water, it made me laugh that someone felt that way about a bike and the lovely seaside. Looking forward to see what you release next and thanks for the fun you provided this year 👍

A splendiferous little run out in the frost, looks a really nice machine to float about on, happy new year to you and Mrs T, keep the videos coming, they are fab

Well done TAYM, you truly are the All Year Motorcyclist after braving those conditions - what a lovely looking bike. Cant wait until they come down under - Happy Christmas

Great second ride out video and whilst I think the USB socket location isn't very subtle the look of the engine is growing on me. As you say its a tried and tested engine and the service intervals demonstrate the confidence in the quality of the manufacturing process. It does sound great. The brake and gear selector levers look more robust ,stylish and quality than those on the Meteor 650? Having just recently got the 350 and 411 I can wait a year.. or so... and see what user reviews look like and how BSA reputation pans out. Have a great Christmas

Well done first of all for a second review.....this bike does make a lot of sense its a proper roadster not many out there ....this bike I think is what I thought my 500 classic would be ..much more usable and smoother than the Enfield....I have definitely got to try one next year ...I do like the black one

Thanks for the second ride, seriously tempted to buy the black one next year, 12,000 mile service interval is a very positive factor. I've owned the older BSA singles rigid fames and all, riden to the South of France on them, most have hearts of gold. But the only comparision should be how much fun they have built in. Nice to see the old roads of my youth too, take the road to Mersea Island next time, then left to East Mersea, great little journey.

Enjoyed your BSA review. I had a test ride and was so impressed that I have ordered one. I have ordered a BSA in Highland Green from Andy @ GlobalMoto Colchester 😎

Those roads looked a fair bit worrying, you are definitely all year round 👍 I tend to avoid those conditions now. Great video I've always liked singles, had a few large capacity Japanese thumpers in the past. I think the BSA would look great next to my 350 classic 😁

Good to see a second ride, that's a great idea I think as when you first ride you're getting used to it. A second ride or ownership video is probably more informative... Enjoyed it.

Really enjoyed watching you’re second ride and you did really well in that ice, well the BSA did, Moped my ass 😮 so much negativity but unwillingness to try one yet looks great to me 😊😊 I have the old BSA’s and you’re so right it’s just supposed to represent the old Gold Star in a small way looks wise but it will never be…. But that’s a good thing for a modern bike it aspires to the past and that’s the whole idea and what do you except for £.6.5 to 7k Well great stuff and have a great Xmas stay safe 😊😊😊😊

Just catching up. Glad to see the BSA Goldstar 650 TAYM. Mind you, in that frost, my bottom was clenched the whole time 😬. I do like it in the forest green too. They should do a Chrome Bronze one I reckon - like Paddington's bigger cousin Mary le'bone. Glad you cleared up the clocks which go left-to-right-to-left. Right? 👍

Merry Christmas to you and yours Sir and thank you for a year of wonderful mutterance!

A bit late to view this one. Its a lovely bike. I keep searching for my last bike perhaps this might be it. You are a brave chap on those roads.

They don’t call you The All Year Motorcyclist for nothing Mate! Every time you go over those ice patches I wince! Coming from Ontario,Canada I know what they’re about.Thanks again.

Maybe if BSA had taken a leaf out of Royal Enfield's book and tagged it with the word "reborn" there would be less negative comparisons with the B32 and B34. Not leaking oil is one big plus. 🙂 You did well to stay upright on those roads. I came of (as a passenger) a B34 in a village a few miles to the west of Colchester back in the 60s in similar conditions. Have to wait a while before I can see for myself what the "new" Goldie is like as there are no release dates at all for it here in Aus.

The slipper clutch is to prevent the rear wheel locking up if you select too lower gear for the engine rpm. Its a great modification

Good video there, I like the way you captured that. I enjoyed the BSA, yes far from perfect, but it's a good ride..... As with all these things some people miss the point. Well done 👍🍻

Nice to see you out on the BSA again, you brave person you🥶. I am really looking forward to the Spring, when I will be out on it again. Just looking at the close up of the brake pedal, your demo was definitely in a better position than my demo bike, so we will put that down to incorrect setup. I am still not sold on the rear mudguard/number plate bracket, but it doesn’t do for us all to have the same opinions, and I am 100% sure someone will already be working on a mod for that. I bet, in better weather, the engine will really show what it’s made of. Great return ride, cheers Mr TAYM 😎

You're braver than me going out in those temperatures. Hope you have a great Christmas!

Great chap - gets called a Muppet and says 'marvellous' - what a great attitude. I'll try to be more like that in '23 😁

Happy Christmas TAYM. All the best. Keep up the good work with these super videos.

love this bike and cant wait for my test ride and love the reverse sweep clocks

J'aime vraiment cette moto, surtout dans cette livrée rouge, vous avez beaucoup de chance de pouvoir la piloter. J'attends patiemment qu'elle soit diffusée en France, afin d'aller la découvrir... merci pour cette vidéo, parfaite 😉!

Good vid Mr TAYM, I'm getting quite tempted myself (and your not helping). The more i think about it the more i agree that it's a different proposition to the Interceptor ( i had one for two years), I need to get on one. All the best.

Thanks for your second review of the new BSA.- Definitely worth waiting for and it doesn't sound like a moped to me ! I also noticed the gauntlets you were wearing and wondered which brand they were and whether I could source them in OZ please. We don't do winter motorbike clothing as well as you do over there! Many thanks once again.

Looks like a winter's day here up in the Ruahine Rangers in NZ but -3-5° instead of -7°c like you get.

Another great vid. I know where you are trying to decide on the next bike. I love the thump of the single but will be waiting to see the RE Classic 650 later in 2023 (hopefully)

Splendiferous, sounds very similar to Bertie on my headphones, the valve service is a winner for those not wanting to do them, and should save a few pennies in the long run, will be waiting for spring before any test rides. Seasons Greetings TAYM.

Well done for braving the cold, proving that you really are ALL year! Other reviewers have said that the mudguards are metal, I suppose you could try the magnet trick unless they are aluminium. The RE Classic 350 certainly has metal (steel) mudguards which contribute to its significant weight but give a feeling of quality. My gut feeling is that although this is a nice machine, at 650cc you're better off with a twin.

Another ride, glad you could contain yourself this time. Telling you in a couple of days, the weather here is the coldest it's been in 18 years I have lived here. 14 degrees F. 18 degrees was the coldest, prior. Prepare. Glad you enjoyed the BSA, know how you feel about it. Merry Christmas eve! Enjoy the day.

Thanks for the re ride video. I test rode one on a freezing cold day in Dorset a week ago and thought the bike was great. I loved the grunt but easy nature of the bike. After getting back to the dealership ( Moore Speed Racing in Poole) I have ordered one in Green. I know the bike or the new BSA company is not proven but I don’t mind taking the risk as life is full of risks. Every time we ride a bike it’s a risk but the smile is worth it so I’m smiling about my BSA order 😊

I watched this video a month back. By the end I was thinking you liked it enough that maybe Bertie might be the next bike to go to make room for the BSA. Just a thought.

It’s in a class of it’s own, that’s what discombobulating everyone!

Nice one TAYM, braving the cold weather and icey roads, it sounds lovely to me....

Brave boy!🥶 Have a great Christmas 🎄

There's no question about ownership, you should have one! It is truly a beautiful bike, better looking than the Enfield's I think!

O no , not looking good for poor old bertie ! 😮‍💨. A great clip for Xmas morning thank you Mr TAYM. Enjoy your evening 😊 . I'm off to eat drink and probably sleep this afternoon 😴 😆 😅🤣🎅

I always enjoy your splendiferous videos 😊👍

The intention still is to build it in Birmingham - world events stymied it originally. The BSA headquarters is off the A45 at Coventry near the airport.

I've got a confession to make TAYM. I'm not watching your latest Stonham Barns video (good though it is) The reason? I'm watching this vid instead as I'm due to get onboard the Goldstar again next month after having a miserable time on it first time round on a similarly cold day to this and the exhaust nearly falling off. So I'm hoping the organised ride I've booked on will be more fulfilling and I can finally decide if it's the bike I want. fingers x'ed.

It is a lovely bike, i wish they would have fitted a centre stand as standard. That USB port looks like an afterthought and just plonked on the handlebar, should be tucked out of the way. Plus there are a couple of poor quality looking stickers in prominent areas. Apart from that its nice.

Handsome bike, loved the burbbble.

☹️ I went down to look under the tree and she wasn't there😭...then I got the notification for this vidéo 😀 Santa Claus exists !he is just teasing ! No ! I'm kidding my real gift was the presence of my 3 childern New year's Eve! Merry Christmas and thank you😉. I hope the translator made a faithful translation.Send my regards to Mrs.✌️🇨🇵

Lovely

Thx for review 👍 A very sexy bike look good in black

I love this bike and hope it makes it to Canada, I do have a gripe: this kind of bikes should have a centerstand.

It’s a real heart wrenching experience for myself to choose between the continental GT in green or the BSA🙈

Sounds like my old 1952 AJS single 500. And yep you don't have to tickle the old Amal carbs to flood them for a start. You don't have to play around with points or magnetos. You have a fuel injected water cooled machine. Im happy with my RF aircooled, EFI, Twin. Its got a great sound and looks great. Only issue is the rear brake after sitting a while twice its failed on me. Thats dangerous and no one knows exactly why it happens. I have to bleed it to fix any time it not been ridden for a while.its a ghost problem. You're going to enjoy years of fun on the BSA. Tyre kickers will complain about anything all the things you mentioned they complain about can be modified or changed apart from the water Cooling system, To be honest i wasn't a fan of it either but blacked out on your bike it looks respectful it think, i am getting used to it. She would be a solid tracktor. Time to set up a modern class trials type event, aget the knobbies on and give it to her up a hill through an old dry creek etc. Maybe wait till you can mod a statatory ride off bike you can get cheap.Its does sound very agricultural with that big single. You have nice country roads and scenery there. Great video footage and glad you enjoy your bike. At least your out there riding and not hiding. It seems a similar size to the RF interceptor its going to simply come down to weather someone wants a single or a twin im supprised it didn't come in at the same cost as the RF interceptor. That will be the other deciding factor the extra $. Then the air or water cooling system. The last one is the maintenance schedules and costs. As far as i can see the decision factors are very balanced. Between the RF int and the BSA Goldie. But then Royal enfield also have cheap single 500s in their line. If you like an old banger type bike but don't have a lot of bread its a air cooled bike but you trade off 100cc and go nowhere near the ton on fact i think your pushing to get up near 85mph with a lot of vibration and discomfort through the legs for the rider. My Interceptor with a K&N air filter a booster plug to enrichen the fuel system a little and some open reverse cone pea shooter cans will do the ton 2 up. So with ease thats about 180 kg on board. I hear alot even owners complain about the suspension of the RE interceptor. Ive had no issues and i haven't even tampered with it after one adjustment i tightened it up for a pillion and left it there. I believe the maintenance schedules for the RF int are overkill, Way overkill and i do my own maintenance Anyway. I also have a 2007 Triumph Bonneville SE 865 black. Its the last of the concentric type air asperated carby models. And once again ive modified it to my own prefrence. And i love that bike also. My other bikes are a 1973 Harley Shovelhead and a 2008 water cooled Suzuki ABS 1250 Bandit. I love them all. There all diffrent they can all give me a smile and they can all give me challenges and they can all get me into trouble. Once again thanks for the great video.

To: Mr. TAYM and his subscribers Is it just me who thinks the 6th sense is the only one that matters?

Another bike on my list thanks! 😂😂

Did you see if it had a spin-on oil filter?

I do like the looks, and I previously had a BMW F650 so would trust the engine design. However not so sure on the rest of the quality. This bike is priced right where a Honda CBR500R is £6500, and the new CL500 should be a bargain if you compare specs with the rest of the CB500 range. Different class style of bike perhaps but I grew up with these not old British Iron.

I have some machines with, 12/13 litre petrol tanks and admittedly these bikes do less mpg, in the 50s, but these days, with fuel station closings and fuel price on the motorways, a larger petrol tank is a bonus. When travelling, I like to put as much mileage between stops as I can. I just wish the tank held say 14/15 litres. Perhaps I am unusual, but in the past I have ridden regularly 350 miles in a day, on a 250 cc single. I also insist on a screen, Give A406, these days, just for a little weather protection for the bike and me. If panniers can be fitted and a tank bag, then off I would go, Scotland here I come, from Kent!

Great review Mr TAYM, I think I’ll need one of these to handle the constant ice and snow here in Australia, but so far nobody can advise availability or even a dealer… come on BSA , your teasing is unbearable.

I can see if someone wanted to give it a little café look, putting on a flat handlebar and bar end mirrors. Not sure you are really into that bike. You usually want to give it a name when you really like (love?) it.🤔

Hi TAYM nice to have a second ride and more information it looked well chilly 🥶 let’s hope the BSA prove themselves it got me thinking to be honest with big service intervals like be better for me the mileage I do do you know anyone who wants to buy a nice Interceptor one careful owner with extras £4700 😅🤣🤣🤣🤣😱 I would sell but I need to ride one first 👍👍🎅🎅🎅🎅

It’s a nice looking bike, it’s not a like for like replica of the iconic 50’s models, so it needs to be judged on what it gives. Personally, I think the gold star Monika should have been saved for a higher powered version. If I didn’t already have an Interceptor, which I think is fantastic, then I would be interested in one. Great road test.

My Sir Bigglesworth, After your 2 up ride with Capt Charlie, and the intro ride with your new RS, i hear you have something new now? According to Cap, the RS wasn't too comfy? You got some splaining to do Mister 😄. Did you lose Buddy, for the RS? I assumed when u did your back seat with the Captain u were bikeless. Anyway, yes the BSA does look like a keeper, even for a single. Maybe especially for a single. That's what everyone is waiting to see. We don't have a BSA dealer here in Florida, so no test rides. Not that I have 7 thousand dollars to spend anyway. Still no center stand though. Are those alloy rims? Yes the rad is kinda big, but a rad is a rad. They all show. I really like the exhaust, all stainless, sweet. Front forks leave a little to be desired. Very base looking but does look old school. Thank you me friend, and a Merry Christmas to you and all the Bigglesworth family 🎄

Great bike but according to website no dealers north of Tadcaster? Really?

Some say he has 3 feet, and strangely enough it never gets in the way, we only know him as the tall Stig.

Fabulous video TAYM, thanks. The burning question for me is how does it make you feel compared to another single we both love (and I own), Paddington? Sure, it’s faster but who cares. It’s the connection one gets with the Classic 350 rolling on and off, especially with a DNA and no cat, tons of fun and sensible speeds. Interested in your thoughts. Merry Christmas 🎅

Haha, my shopping list has become longer with this bike, darn it 🤪 It's funny, but in both your rides on this bike, it's taken for you to mention the radiator for me to even notice it 😂 Hey ho, I shall go for that dangerous for my wallet test ride after the festive wossnames, preferably when it's not freezing or weeing down with rain. Thanks Mr T 😁

Looks like a cracking bike. If I hadn’t just bought the T100 Gold Line I’d be in serious trouble with Mrs G and placing orders for the both😂👍 Ah well, it’s my birthday in July so maybe Mrs G can be persuaded…… or not 😢

J'ai regardé a nouveau vôtre essai et combien juste est vôtre raisonnement ! C'est une moto moderne avant tout avec tous les avantages de ce que la technologie nous offre aujourd'hui et avec un charme fou des années 50 ....👍😀✌️🇨🇵

You've convinced me TAYM, now can you loan me about 6 1/2 grand?? 😅😅 Nice one buddy.👍

🙄A shame that the dealernetwork is limitted to 3 countries. UK / IRELAND / FRANCE I am from BELGIUM. That's a 2 hours drive to the nearest dealer near the French border.

Well done TAYM on getting out ! rather you than me my friend especially on a bike I don't own 😉.Yeh I get it ! it's an ok bike but to my thinking for £6,000 plus what could I buy and really for £4,000 I could get a bike that could be much more versatile than that .Now having said that it would be a good winter hack because of the lack of weight and stuff and obviously for a BSA enthusiast because it harks back to the 50's one with modern attributes .Just not a single fan really though each to their own good luck if you order one seems a bit slow in coming to me . Happy days 😊👍

I am hoping that there will be one under the tree in the morning and my main criticism is that Santa's track record has not been that good, if you ask me. 😁I can't believe that you were riding on those slick roads at -2DegC.

Is Bertie in trouble? Will TAYM abandon RE for BSA? Stay tuned for more drama as TAYM struggles with his conscience and long term love affair with RE.

Brave to be out in those conditions. The more reviews I see the more I like it. A good test of the engine and fueling in the cold and ice, seems to pull well from low revs. I would only compare it with another big retro single but its the only one being made at present, come on RE and Triumph. It would be nice to know how it compares to Bertie. Cheers.

Like to hear it with removable baffle out?

I thought service intervals were at 12000km?

ANOTHER GOOG VID OUR BKID.

Can always take in Wendy if she needs rehoming to make way for the new BSA?

I like it. But I will wait till they are proven in use. No bloody room anyway! Perfect for me would be 500classic reborn. Enfields are now proven , well built for the price.

Marvellous so two rides now 🤔 you have Bertie, Wendy, Buddy and Biggles so would you swap one of yours for the Star ? Probably have 5 😃shut up James and stop looking at the mantle place 🤣🤣🤣

Suits you Sir, which bike would part exchanged for the BSA? Or would it be a further addition to the fleet?

I'm even more in love with this than I was before, now the decision is, what do I sell? A kidney or a child? Got more than one kidney, but I also have more than one child....Hmmmm...🤔😁🏍

I just love the RE 350 Classic but it’s just to slow, this might be just the trick, no idea yet whether it going to be released in Aus. Frankly, I people are comparing it to the original DB34s then they are just being contrary for the sake of embuggerance. Clearly it’s not the same, it’s simply honouring the look and the history. I like most of it, the early showing had a to-big pipe but now looks ok. Yep, a Good’n.

how does this bike compare to the kawasaki w800?

24k valve clearance intervals good. Better seat than inty, good. No centre stand, very bad.

A few bones to pick with you Mr Taym and not for turkey soup, yet. First off Muppets are cute, which is why I like your channel. Better than being an arse, eh! Re the rad, why couldn't they have done a Triumph and tapered it with the frame? It's half air-cooled anyway. Maybe a Bonnie's from a breakers'd slot in? Agree with the rear mudguard, be nice to have a light/numberplate bracket up on there. People do carp - nothing wrong with the USB port...useful and balances out the reservoir. Doesn't the Legacy have chrome bars and brushed cases? Nicer. Comparisons - Scram? Himalayan? The old Classic 500? Hunter? Fantic Caballero? KTM 390? Now, do you want one more than the Mandello (money no object)? More than Betty, Barney, Barry or Bertie? Lastly, did you go for a slide on that icy stretch next to that house on the right before the footpath on the left whence you cut it? 😄 Keep chopping vlogs Mr Taym, and keep the rubber side down. Ps now I know what you look like (in the mirror during walk-round) I'll keep an eye out in Suffolk/Cambs cafes when around those parts. And not a single splendiferous this time out - too cold?

You've seen those Smith's speedometers that are made in India ? They even have made in England printed on them they're just like the real thing

""Slipper clutch makes it impossible to stall"" It works just the opposite to that.

Interceptor is locknut tappets. So you can simply do the valves yourself. I believe this rotax engine is shims.

Some say….He’s gonna buy that bike soon. So would I but no room for 2 bikes unless it stands outside. Plus I just found out I can only ride 1 bike at a time so….

Watch MotoTingle on youtube, pulls no punches and tells it like it is, no rosy tints just because it says BSA on the tank!

Well it has bitten you, on order yet? 😀. Kind words, many thanks.

Seems to me the launch delay has given the competition time to close in. When RE launched the Interceptor there was nothing in remotely the same ballpark, now you have not only the old guard like the NC750 (58bhp, £7850, discounts likely) but the lusty newcomers (Suzuki GSX-8S, 83bhp, £7999 and Honda Hornet, 90bhp, £7000 [alleged]) snapping at its heels. Very, very different bikes, but up to double the power for almost the same monthlies is going to put a lot of pressure on RE and BSA who stupidly held themselves down to the EU A2 licence restriction. Old time style? Wave £7500 at a Kawasaki dealer for a W800 and dare him to say no.

Apart from the KLR, DR 650 and old Suzuki C40 Savage no one is producing a big single especially in road trim. So the GS will be a hit.

Does not sound like the old Gold Star’s that I remember, was it a 350 or 500. I dreamt of owning one with the kick starter with the advance & retard lever, but finished up with a Super Rocket.

Not a Gold Star by any stretch of the imagination. Call it something else, for Pete's sake.

Honestly, I'm not sure what you can really find out about a bike's handling and performance with so much ice on the road. I have been a new adopter on a new bike/model and I'm never going there again. Not saying its a bad motorcycle, just as yet unproven.

Hang on what about paddington? your like a butterfly

Clock wise, clock wise ↩️😂

Good review and you seem like a nice bloke who loves bikes like myself, but try not to be drawn into this fake British classic thing .If it does it for you and you think it is worth the money go for it -- BUT -- at the end of the day it is a cheap budget bike with a BSA badge and nothing else for just short of 7 grand. My Dad used to say " You can put a saddle on a pig but it doesn't make it an horse ". Think long and hard , 7k buys a lot of bikes . Ride safe and buy with your head

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