2022 BSA Gold Star 650 - Would You Buy One?

Gregger

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• Feb 27, 2022

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I think I'm in love. Really impressed with the overall look of the bike. Apparently it's been de-rated but that shouldn't stop potential buyers from exploiting the power that should be available from this thumper. Love the looks of that tank.

Would you buy one?

 

jake shaw

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• Feb 27, 2022

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I love the look of it too.

 

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• Feb 27, 2022

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Definite eye candy. Power and torque are a bit limp but it's a nifty little package.

 

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• Feb 27, 2022

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A 650 single! Wow. One thump every telegraph pole. Brings back the memories!!

 

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No. It’s just not my style.

 

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• Feb 27, 2022

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It is a great looking copy of the the 1950's. Not my cup of tea.

 

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• Feb 28, 2022

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Yes nice bike , very curious about sound

 

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• Feb 28, 2022

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Retro? Kawasaki 900, Honda CB1100 or 1300. This BSA 650 looks very nice but after riding R2 it's way too small.


This is a Monster Retro.

 

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• Feb 28, 2022

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I'm very tempted, it's a sharp looking bike and they did a great job.

 

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• Feb 28, 2022

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Gregger said:

I think I'm in love. Really impressed with the overall look of the bike. Apparently it's been de-rated but that shouldn't stop potential buyers from exploiting the power that should be available from this thumper. Love the looks of that tank.

Would you buy one?

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Nope...tired of companies coming out with knockoffs of something that once was, usually just for money. Better off to find an original. At least the value should go up over time vs down.