Aprilia Tuono 457 vs Bsa Gold Star 650

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

457 cc
652 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
Fuel-Injected

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
–

Max Engine Power

47.6 hp @ 9400 rpm
44.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Bore

69 mm
100 mm

Stroke

61.1 mm
83 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
5

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

29 kmpl
25.55 kmpl

Fuel Tank Size

12.7 L
12 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
24.99 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

None kpl
22.96 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

None kpl
29.14 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.5 L
3 L

Top Speed

190 kph
160 kph

Auto Start/Stop

–

0-60kph

None sec
2.82 sec

0-100kph

None sec
6.47 sec

60-0kph

None m
15.97 m

0-80kph

None sec
4.29 sec

0-40kph

None sec
1.55 sec

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Twin Spar Aluminum Frame
Tubular Frame

Chassis type

Aluminium dual beam chassis
Tubular Frame

Front Suspension Type

Ø 41mm USD fork, adjustable preload, 120mm wheel travel
41mm telescopic forks

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel
Twin Shock Absorbers with 5-step Adjustable Preload

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

N/A

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Spoke

Wheel Construction

Alloy
–

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Tyre make and model

N/A
Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp

Front Tyre Size

110/70 - 17
100/90 - 18

Rear Tyre Size

150/60 - 17
150/70 - R17

Radial tyres

N/A

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
320 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

220 mm
255 mm

Calliper Type

Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Wheel Size

Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
–

Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
Disc

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
320 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
255 mm

Dimensions

Wheelbase

None mm
1425 mm

Seat height

800 mm
782 mm

Adjustable seat height

N/A

Ground Clearance

None mm
150 mm

Kerb Weight

175 kg
201 kg

Length

–
2206 mm

Width

–
817 mm

Height

–
1093 mm

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Cornering ABS

Side-stand indicator

Hazard lights

Side-stand engine cut-off

Wheelie control

Traction control

Engine brake control

Slide-control

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Cornering Headlamps

Adaptive Cruise Control

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane keep assist

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
Halogen Bulb

Daytime Running Lights

Pass-light switch

Underseat storage light

Engine-kill switch

Audio System

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

Riding Modes

–

Cruise Control

Quickshifter

Keyless Lock

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

–

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Analogue

Low Oil Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

Clock

Headlight Type

Projector Headlamp
–

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
Halogen Bulb

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Stand Alarm

Digital Fuel Guage

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Shift Light

Antilock Braking System

Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Steering Damper

–

Hill-hold Assist

–

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Launch Control

–

Battery

–
12V, (11.2 Ah)

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Brake lock clasp

–

Charging Socket

–

Backlit switchgear

–

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Analogue

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Touchscreen

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty Range

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Ambient temperature gauge

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

–

Service due indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer Type

Digital
Analogue