After your modifications, the bike looks amazing! 👍

I really like your review what a brilliant idea with the phone and the sound is great. Looks good with the drops on.

So nice to hear a proper enthusiast owners review. These are the only type of review you can properly take seriously. Not a big influencer given the bike by the manufacturer to say nice things about. You should get an action camera, you're a natural presenter. Thanks for taking the time to upload. Merry Christmas

I thought you eid a great job of the review, was a bit worried you were going to have a phone camera disaster at the start😊 but thankfully that didn't happen. We're the same generation and I was a London and country-wide Bike Courier on and off for over thirty years so I appreciated your no nonsense, down to earth, knowledgeable review. Merry Crimbo to you 😊👍.

Good honest review. Happy Christmas to you. 👍

Honest as ever and I’m glad you’re still enjoying the bike. The niggles and dangerous fuel leaks unfortunately were too much for me and it got sent back. BSA were extremely unhelpful and really don’t like honest fault reporting posts. I had the most lovely we don’t care email when they eventually replied. Stay safe and keep the films coming Merry Christmas 🎅🏼

Thank you for taking the time interesting review.. honest. I am not too sure about all these retro bikes myself at the moment.. but thank you..

More informative than most, good one

That’s a man in love with his bikes 👍enjoy

Great real rider review, nice mods. I am in New Zealand and I would buy one IF they are ever sold here!

Good review, keep them coming.

Good looking bike, I've seen one with a de-cat pipe a proper swept back with a Golddie silencer make the bike a lot like the original bike back in the day.

changes you made really improve the looks, like to see a riding comparison between the BSA and the Fantic Cabellero. Love a light single!

lovely old thumper beautiful

good short review mate, thank you, ignore the naysayers i’ve had old beezers and they can be bloody trying to say the least😂👍

Nice video. Very informative. Thanx!

We took one for a test ride a few months ago. The engine light came on whilst I was riding the bike. That's definitely not what you want to see whilst riding a brand new bike. In the end, it was the buzzy vibration at road speed revs which put us off plus it is a bit lacking in power compared to the bikes we're used to. Richard

Hey! Here's an idea. Let's put a tractor radiator on the bike & an exhaust pipe that sticks out into the next lane....

That's a good honest review from someone who actually owns and rides one of the new BSA's, the engine cutting out and engine management light coming on definitely needs investigating by the manufacture's, then I might actually buy one. Until then I will stick with my two B31's and my DBD 34

Very stylish and like your mods.

I love your review on bsa so down to earth you remind me of some of the bikers I meet in the iom tt late 80,s early 90,s camera holder exhaust it works coffee is better in filling stations 😊 H ireland.

What a sweet heart. Keep riding. Take a Norton 961 cr for a test ride. You will love it. It's very similar to my 650ss.

Interesting video.like what you've done to the back end but I'll stick with my pre unit.

I'm glad to hear that you are happy with your BSA . However you should get that engine light and "cutting out" issue sorted under warranty . I bought a Tiger 1200 last year and it had the "cutting out" issue and the damned thing was bloody dangerous ,cutting out half way across road intersections [ cross roads etc ] . I took it to the dealer I bought it from and it took them most of the day to sort it out , I wouldn't leave until it was fixed . Since then it's been trouble free . I doubt if your bike will fix itself . The new BSA company have just extended the warranty so there should be no problem .

Love the clubman bars, just like ones on my W800 Cafe. Beautiful bike! Difference between Smith instruments clocks and Mahindra 's , Mahindra instruments will probably continue to function...same w/ Amal carbs vs. EFI. LOVE your bikes! Congratulations.

Really look aunthentic and cool👍

Can't wait to get myself one 😁

It is an interesting motorcycle for sure. I looked at one really closely and wasn't convinced but I still like big thumper classic idea... Good to know how it feels to own

Motorbikes are all things to all people. Ride whatever pushes your buttons.

Love the shocks.....WOW....that back light makes AHUGE DIFFERENCE.....WHAT THE HELL WERE BSA THINKING????? I just love your Thunderbolt.....my sort of bike....I have only know brit bikes and think them works of Art. You have the best of both worlds Sir. I only stick to main roads this time of year....back lanes are to dirty what with rotting leaves and mud. Pity they paint the motor and dont leave em bare alloy as per the the old days. Your right it does sound good....better than the one I test rode for an hour. Not sure I would be as relaxed as you about the niggles.... Bye the way.....your camera idea is great.....your just like me.....sort it yourself.

here in Western Pennsylvania just north of Pittsburgh, I have been riding since 1968. I don’t ever remember seeing a BSA dealership… One of my classmates dad’s had a 650 BSA.. while working for the company, I just retired from back in the 90s, I was in the meter reading department for years. I always kept my eye out for orphan motorcycles just sitting in peoples garage is, in the backyard, in the basement, and if I couldn’t contact someone that knew about it at the site, I would leave a note usually, I would say on the note, I am interested in this machine, I would like to buy it while there’s still something left to save .. i’ve actually had a couple motorcycles, just given to me to get them out of the garage. Both of them were Yamaha XS 650 twins.. being an exmechanic at three different dealerships when I was in my 20s, I would get these machines running and if I like them, I would ride them for a while, but anything I ever had was always for sale if anyone would ask.. I only regret selling two of my machines that people asked about. My Honda, CX 500 that I put upgraded fork, springs, and KONI shocks, CB 400 F bars, and I was able to get a turtle shell backseat like on the BMW R100 RS, but it was actually made for the CX 500 Canadian models. Some guy asked me if I would sell it to him. I asked him what he would pay. He offered me three times what I had in it. If you don’t sell when someone makes you an offer like that, it’s the same as paying that much for it yourself I regret selling that one. And my 1979 moto guzzi SP 1000… i’ve been finding videos by British riders here on KZfaq like yourself. and I actually made my latest motorcycle purchase, because I was so influenced by the English writers that never have anything to say bad about the Honda nt700 .. The reviews I have seen on KZfaq about these Hondas, this particular model, made me buy one that was for sale here in Western Pennsylvania. It’s a 2010, only 7500 miles on it, original owner… it hasn’t been repainted or modified, so I bought it after the test ride. but something happened on my first long test ride when I brought the machine home and went over it. It broke down. It ended up being what I think was debris left in the tank from the fuel that evaporated because the machine sat for years. My adding fresh gas and riding the bike loose and all that crap and that plugged the fuel pump filter.. That’s the first time since the 1970s that I had to go and rescue one of my machines broke down. The first one was my Kawasaki A7SS 350 avenger… They had a nasty little habit of sheering off the rotary valves.. now that I think of it, that was around 50 years ago.. your BSA video has me interested. All of a sudden, there are two dealers that are selling triumphs.and Royal Enfield machines.. I wasn’t really thrilled with the Himalaya machine, or the two 650s royal Enfield has available here now. But that single you have, I like it. i’m gonna be going over the videos on KZfaq about this machine like a fly on fly paper to get feedback from owners like yourself.. watching this video you have you made with your phone, can I suggest a Camera? I don’t even know if they still make this camera model, but I bought a SENA. prism tube camera that comes with a bracket sort of like a microphone holder that the camera snaps into on the side of the helmet. It is literally like a 4 inch section of your handlebars, or a roll of United States nickel coins.. there is only one setting for this camera. On or off. You can turn it on or off with gloves on. my camera actually fell off one day at about 50 miles an hour. A buddy was riding behind me that day, and he saw something fall off my bike. So he stopped and picked it up. And he handed it to me at the next traffic light. It was my camera. He said it bounced about 5 feet in the air off of the asphalt. it had no bad effects on the camera. It got a couple scuffs on it, but that’s it. The body of the camera is metal. I use the included external microphone that came with the camera. It comes on the end of a. wire, and I mount the microphone wrapped in a foam, rubber wind sock inside my helmet in the ear pocket. The external microphone is only about the size of a peanut out of the shell. if you would like to see a sample of the types of video and the sound recorded with the external mic stuffed inside the earpocket of my helmet- here are just a couple of the videos I have on KZfaq using the Sena prism tube, helmet camera with the included external microphone (Kawasaki Z 400 BS from the book of common knowledge) and ( royal star venture Long way home) I’ll be checking your videos out, keeping an eye on your BSA reviews. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing. And good for you, you're riding again. To be honest I would not spent over 7000 € for this. Next to the real deal this looks very not so good. ( I had other expressions, but I like to stay polite) You enjoy it though, may it bring you a lot of precious moments.

My brother and I tested the Gold Star early this year. I really liked the engine, nothing like a big single. However the back suspension was way too choppy for me. We didn't look at the suspension settings on a quick ride out. I like the rear shocks you have fitted, Makes it look really good. Thanks for a great review though.

Warranty issues are fairly common on this new BSA. I might consider one when the niggles have been sorted out. Love and peace.

Nice coffee shop review. I think the ace bars and rear light are big improvements, the bike looks great. I'd go for the silver legacy edition. The engine management light and cutting out maybe linked and both need sorting out but these niggles are much less than you get on BMW's that can cost more than £20,000! 🤣

You could have remained with Japanese, take a look at a GB500tt, a 500 single with much the same performance as the old and new Goldstar, it just seems to be the style you are looking for.

I loved the look of the bsa and the strong torque I just got a bit fed up with the cutting out always seemed to happen at the wrong time!😂I got a £1k off the T100 as it was a pre reg and the colour I really wanted blue and tangerine and got £6k for the bsa

phone quality is excellent mounting a bit higher would bhe the business, good owner review. The A65 was a brilliant bike, solid reliable, comfy, cruise easily 65-70, I like the stock livery though.

Nice review young man.

At a glance I like it, but it's an old Enfield frame with a Rotax engine, kerb weight 213kg, there are twins way lighter than that with more capacity, I'd prefer a sorted B33 really tough engine, some lads had one with trials tyres on the local common treated it like a speedway bike until the clutch started slipping so they rode it home and it sounded as sweet as when it arrived. In 1977

Yes shame they should have sorted it first,my dealer resold my BSA the same day traded it in but the new owner returned it and it had to be taken back to the BSA dealership to sort it I believe the owner is happy with it now

mine cuts out too at the junctions however, if the engine is hot, let's say after 15 miles riding, this cut out problem stops. I assume the upcoming firmware update will address this problem as well as the engine light

That radiator looks like such an after thought. Reminds me of a model T ford. BSA needs to redesign the radiator to contour of the frame. Triumph did such a better job of their radiator.

The ace bars definitely make your bike look more authentic, as do the shrouded rear shocks & number plate bracket. But with that engine management warning light & occasional stalling, think I'll stick with my Interceptor.

Wonder if it will ever come to the USA? They said 2023 but thats not going to happen. I liked your honest review.

Good to see someone putting drops on, I personally felt this is what the bike needed to really get the look of the old one. Do you mind me asking what bars they are please? I don't have a Gold Star but I think they might look ok on Classic 350 too.

my enfield 650 engine light would not go either and was eventually replaced . maybe the same supplier ? let the good times roll !

Engine sounds good. Feet on the pegs or off threw the puddle? Good info at an entertaining pace. Thanks

I'd like to see a riding comparison between this new bsa and the thunderbolt, I'm in the process of renovating an A65 lightning which I've not riden yet.

Very Interresting. I am 73 years old and have been riding a Kawasaki W650 (1999) for 25 years ( kind of Bonneville without oil on the ground in my garage ) . I plan to buying this new BSA . Your opinion will help me to make a decision. Thank you so much . Fabrice , from France .

That fuel pump noise would drive me up the wall.☹️

Nice review, I think a lot of these new euro 5 bikes run too lean, I test rode a RE650 continental GT which kept cutting out at junctions when shutting the throttle. I like the bars, what make are they? I ride a 2007 Moto Guzzi and even that runs too lean and cuts out every now and then at junctions, I will eventually get it remapped. The video wasn't too bad considering it was just done on the phone, might benefit by moving it up a bit higher if possible.

All engines run too lean these days it can be a problem for cutting out. There should be or might be an idle adjust screw on the throttle body just tweak it up a bit see if that helps.

Camera trick wasn't GO PRO but not bad, I'll try it!

Honest review from true experience, but tell tell us about the Thunderbolt, how does it compare?

Hi where did you buy your shock absorbers? Is it better for comfort and handling?

Hi I had the BSA legacy edition earlier this year like you I’ve had almost every Royal Enfield since 2018 I wasn’t impressed with my BSA 650 I traded it in after 2 months for a new T100

BSA used to mean " Bastard Stopped Again ". Are these new replicas any better with reliability ?

Maybe disconnect and reconnect battery,should reboot cpu,check with bsa first

Great real world review. The exhaust weld is ridiculous - to put all that effort into recreating an authentic looking 60’s bike and then spoiling it with such a crass detail beggars belief. The cutting out is down right dangerous and that needs fixing. I think current emission standards are pushing the abilities of some manufacturers to produce suitable mapping. The headlight cracking happened on TEC’s own development bike so it is an issue- good luck with yours. Anyway keep posting and let’s see how you get on with it over time - ride safe.

Great video do you know anywhere has a set of them shocksfor sale tec don't do them now

That’s a very nice looking bike. The cutting out I’ve seen mentioned on lots of videos on lots of bikes, Royal Enfields especially, seems the engines are tight and just need bedding in. That might help and maybe a ECU update from the dealer too. Sure it’s just a niggle and you have a 4 year warranty aswell. I do like the new BSA it’s just a bit too small for my size really. Shame. Happy Christmas btw.

nice review, hopefully they can sort out the niggles. Happy Christmas

l must admit l haven't much interest in the 'Goldstar 650' but the other bike ...YES!!!... All it required was good maintenance and tune...

ECU? I like Standard Ignition Points and Condenser Type Ignition Motorcycles.

did ypu chek the lamda sensor on the egsost..maybe folty..

All one would be hoping for, is modern(ish) braking?.. flat spots at roundabouts, are not welcome..(coming from a rear-ender victim).. They say the key to happiness, is lowering expectations...[i do not doubt that to be true, but have minimal insurance, in any case).

Beautiful bike. But why do EFI bikes tickover so high ?

Does not sound like a beezer sounds like a Honda. Wonder how it pulls. Once had 441 Victor Spescial pulled like a tractor. Also vibrated like tank

What did you use to mod the rear end? Vice vid though and I hope BSA sort your niggles out.

Picking up mine on Friday, what rear light/number plate holder did you fit?

It could be cutting out because you’ve reduced the back pressure by removing the baffle..

what right have you got to be having this much fun ?

A motorcyclist would want to learn about the weight, the vibration, the frame geometry, the suspension choices. A consumer is concerned about the appearance of the radiator.

Stick with the old bsa, it’s a honest bike.

To reset. Use timer. Start for 40 seconds. Stop for 15secs with key. Then repeat . Usually 3 or 4 times. But you need to take to dealer for ecu reset. Resets the parameters and should resolve. My dealer said he.s had 3 out of 50 ish bikes with this prob.

They should have had a bit higher price point and then they could have sold it with quality in period switch gear rather than the generic switch gear they have fitted, made a better job of the offensive USB pod! the ridiculous large radiator and the patchy paint finish and plastic mudguards and engine covers. Enfield have made a better job with their 650 but they all suffer from being way to heavy, example the new Enfield 650 shotgun weighs 240kg! FFS a 1970 triumph 650 Bonneville weighs 181kg and has a power output of 50HP.

They're just niggles as you say & wish my Royal Enfields i owned only had just little niggles & put me off the brand altogether. On looks alone you've got a nicer looking machine than the Interceptor that i find cheap & tacky looking.

~ Votre splendide moto n'a malheureusement pas de béquille centrale....

Just can't understand why BSA has to have niggles like the management light but the cheaper Royal Enfield's seem to be ok!!

is it an auto choke ?

if i bought one of these indian bsa, s thats what i would do with it

Ace bars, but no rear sets....must be uncomfortable....

I built and rebuilt a ´57 B33, and I've ridden a Gold Star. This may be a fine machine but if you call it something it is clearly not, in my book you´ve made a fake. It bears only superficial resemblance to a Goldie if you don´t know much about them - if you do, it's a travesty which, if it had an honest identity, would stand or fall on its own merit. If you are upping the spec to discs, (I know, drum brakes are expensive to make) then why stick with spokes, tubes and puncture outfits? Those who enjoy riding this bike would find a real Goldie, with its close ratio gearbox, a very difficult and demanding ride, and dealing with a set of points or a carburettor would not go well by the roadside. Your warning lights can be operated via Bluetooth if fitted, your dealer knows where you are, your mileage, and can encourage you to visit by flashing all your warning lights at once. It happened to my Honda until I tinfoiled the Bluetooth internals. He can probably cut the ignition if you are on HP and fail on a payment. No wonder you ride the real BSA.

Can I have yours? Will Swap you my B25... Just gota get it to New Zealand..

The rear plate on the BSA is illegal.

WHY 6 6 6 ?

It is sad knowing these new retro bikes cannot even keep up to the 55 to 60 year old bikes that they resemble!

It's 2023, not 1963, we should not have these problems.

well its just not like the real thing is it? a DBD 34 is what I would rather have , no thanks to the new one ,, Conan age 76 , but still a big kid ..

It's not a BSA !! Just like the new Norton wasn't a Norton and the Indian isn't an Indian! Sorry but that's just how I see things

there's plenty of good singles around, made fot road and field. paying money for nostalgia, bloat and poor performance is a personal choice, but is an empty badge name really what you want?

German engine manufacturer

It's not a BSA, dunno what it is but it ain't a BSA mate

no contest. looks bland, Thunder Bolt any day.

You cannot compare proper BSAs with a badge engineered Mahindra hybrid and your statement about how it sounds it sounds nothing like the proper thing you cant replicate the sound of a low reving long stroke engine with a short stroke higher reving engine. I am not saying the bike doesnt look good but on all fronts it is not remotely a comparison with the proper goldy

Radiator ruins it 😮

Your black Number plate is Illegal in the UK on Motorcycles as young as that, You'll get a fine, Just by passing a speed camera old chap 👍 And they aren't as good as Royal Enfield Interceptors, Not By a long sea mile LOL 😅 The Royal Enfields are designed from the ground up, These BSAs are a 25 year old rotax engine Bouncy Tractor LOL 😅, Complete dead end Motorcycle, Royal Enfields are out selling Triumphs world wide, Beat that. Cheers Paul Foster 👍

i was just about to buy one to join my much loved "continental gt" which has now done 15,000 trouble free miles but im not impressed with those niggles as the process of bringing a new model to market is rightly in depth and long term ,as it should ; but worse is the lack of address to a widely known issue ! ... it may be noted that this was in my mind is a more honest review as there are a lot of reviewers who say nil about known issues and only sing its praises ,i have seen this with a number of reviews on various products so "buyer beware" when using these reviews on a face value.