Bsa Gold Star 650 vs Tvs Apache Rtr 310

Autocar India

Bsa Gold Star 650

Legacy Edition

3.60 lakh

Tvs Apache Rtr 310

Anniversary Edition

2.90 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

652 cc
312.12 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
Fuel Injection

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

44.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm
35.11 bhp @ 9700 rpm

Max Engine Torque

55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
28.7 Nm @ 6650 rpm

Bore

100 mm
80 mm

Stroke

83 mm
62.1 mm

Spark Plugs

2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

5
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

–

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Wet multi plate - 7 plate design, RT slipper clutch

Aspiration

–
Naturally Aspirated

Ignition

–
Dynamically controlled - high energy integrated ignition system

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
11 L

Official Fuel Economy

24.99 kmpl
30 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

22.96 kmpl
32.5 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

29.14 kmpl
34.25 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

3 L
2.2 L

Top Speed

160 kph
150 kph

User Reported Mileage

25.55 kmpl
32.49 kmpl

0-60kph

2.82 sec
None sec

0-100kph

6.47 sec
None sec

60-0kph

15.97 m
–

0-80kph

4.29 sec
–

0-40kph

1.55 sec
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Tubular Frame
Hybrid with Trellis and cast frames, split chassis

Chassis type

Tubular Frame
Trellis Frame, Split Chassis

Front Suspension Type

41mm telescopic forks
USD fork 41 mm diameter

Rear Suspension Type

Twin Shock Absorbers with 5-step Adjustable Preload
Solid Die cast Aluminium swing arm directly hinged monoshox, pre-load adjustable

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Spoke
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Tyre make and model

Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp
–

Front Tyre Size

100/90 - 18
110/70 - R17

Rear Tyre Size

150/70 - R17
150/60 - R17

Radial tyres

–

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
–

Rear Disc/Drum Size

255 mm
–

Calliper Type

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

Brake type

Disc
–

Front Wheel Size

18 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

255 mm
240 mm

Wheel Construction

–
Alloy

Dimensions

Length

2206 mm
1991 mm

Width

817 mm
831 mm

Height

1093 mm
1154 mm

Wheelbase

1425 mm
1358 mm

Seat height

782 mm
800 mm

Adjustable seat height

–

Ground Clearance

150 mm
180 mm

Kerb Weight

201 kg
169 kg

Safety

Engine brake control

–

Wheelie control

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Combined Braking System

–

Cornering ABS

–

Traction control

Cornering Headlamps

–

Hazard lights

Slide-control

–

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Low Battery Indicator

Engine-kill switch

Steering Damper

–

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stand Alarm

Headlamp Type

Halogen Bulb
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

Halogen Bulb
LED

Hill-hold Assist

–

Shift Light

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Launch Control

–

USB Charging Port

Quickshifter

Low Oil Indicator

Navigation

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Odometer

Pass-light switch

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Tripmeter

Battery

12V, (11.2 Ah)
12V, 8AH MF Lead Acid

Tripmeters Type

Analogue
Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Brake lock clasp

–

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Charging Socket

–

Backlit switchgear

–

Clock

Turn Signal

Audio System

–

Cruise Control

Daytime Running Lights

Digital Fuel Guage

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Underseat storage light

–

Electric Start

Riding Modes

–

Stepped Seat

–

Keyless Lock

–

Headlight Type

–
Projector Headlamp

Instrumentation

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Service due indicator

Trip Meter

Touchscreen

Tachometer

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Tachometer Type

Analogue
Digital

Instrument console

Analogue
Digital

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Fuel gauge

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty Range

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–