Ather 450 Apex vs Bsa Gold Star 650

Autocar India

Ather 450 Apex

Standard

1.90 lakh

Bsa Gold Star 650

Legacy Edition

3.45 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Petrol

Cooling

N/A
Liquid Cooled

Lithium-ion battery

–

Motor Type

PMS Motor
–

Max Motor Power

7 kW
–

Max Motor Torque

26 Nm
–

Gearbox Type

Single speed
–

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Automatic
Manual

Max Engine Power

–
44.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm

Spark Plugs

–
2 Per Cylinder

Stroke

–
83 mm

Valvetrain

–
4 Valves/Cyl

Max Engine Torque

–
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Fueling

–
Fuel-Injected

Bore

–
100 mm

Engine Displacement

–
652 cc

Engine Type

–
1 cylinder

Slipper clutch

–

Clutch

–
Wet Multiplate

Number of Gears

–
5

Fuel & Performance

EV Battery Capacity

3.7 kWh
–

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
24.99 kpl

Top Speed

100 kph
160 kph

Claimed Charging Time

0-100% in 5.45 hrs
–

Claimed battery range

157 km
–

Claimed Fast Charging Time

N/A
–

0-40kph

2.9 sec
–

Fuel Tank Size

–
12 L

Reserve Fuel Capacity

–
3 L

User Reported Mileage

–
25.55 kmpl

Chassis & Suspension

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

200 mm
320 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

190 mm
255 mm

Chassis type

Precision Machined Hybrid Chassis
Tubular Frame

Chassis name

Precision Machined Hybrid Chassis
Tubular Frame

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic Forks
41mm telescopic forks

Rear Suspension Type

Symmetrically Mounted Progressive Monoshock
Twin Shock Absorbers with 5-step Adjustable Preload

Electronic suspension

N/A

Wheel Type

Alloy
Spoke

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Wheel Construction

Alloy
–

Calliper Type

Front - 3 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Tyre Size

90/90 - 12
100/90 - 18

Rear Tyre Size

100/80 - 12
150/70 - R17

Radial tyres

N/A

Front Wheel Size

12 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

12 inch
17 inch

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Brake type

–
Disc

Tyre make and model

–
Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
320 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
255 mm

Dimensions

Wheelbase

None mm
1425 mm

Length

1891 mm
2206 mm

Width

739 mm
817 mm

Seat height

780 mm
782 mm

Height

1114 mm
1093 mm

Adjustable seat height

N/A

Ground Clearance

170 mm
150 mm

Kerb Weight

111.6 kg
201 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Cornering ABS

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

Engine brake control

Slide-control

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane keep assist

Features

Pass-light switch

Electric Start

Low Battery Indicator

Stand Alarm

Keyless Lock

–

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
Halogen Bulb

Headlamp Type

LED
Halogen Bulb

No. of Tripmeters

2

Odometer

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Daytime Running Lights

Pillion Grabrail

Tripmeter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Analogue

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Pillion Seat

Underseat storage light

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Navigation

Cruise Control

Hill-hold Assist

Steering Damper

–

Shift Light

–

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Launch Control

–

Quickshifter

–

Low Oil Indicator

–

Battery

–
12V, (11.2 Ah)

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Brake lock clasp

–

Charging Socket

–

Backlit switchgear

–

Audio System

–

Digital Fuel Guage

–

Antilock Braking System

–
Dual Channel ABS

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Instrument console

Digital
Analogue

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

Service due indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Ambient temperature gauge

Tachometer

–

Tachometer Type

–
Analogue

Gear Indicator

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

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