BSA Gold Star 650

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf motorcycle
gptkbp:accessories aftermarket parts available
gptkbp:brakes drum brakes
gptkbp:collectibility high
gptkbp:colorOptions various colors
gptkbp:communityEvents rallies and shows
gptkbp:communityFeedback enthusiast clubs
gptkbp:compressionRatio 8.5:1
gptkbp:constructionMaterial steel frame
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in films and media
gptkbp:design Cafe racer culture
gptkbp:displacement 650 cc
gptkbp:drivetrain pushrod
gptkbp:engine 90 mm
88 mm
gptkbp:engineConfiguration SOHC
gptkbp:engineType single-cylinder
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1938
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 2.5 liters
3.5 gallons
gptkbp:fuelType Champion
magneto
gptkbp:historicalSignificance iconic_British_motorcycle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label BSA Gold Star 650
gptkbp:influences British_motorcycle_design
gptkbp:lastProduced 1963
gptkbp:legacy remains popular among collectors.
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular upkeep
gptkbp:manufacturer BSA
gptkbp:market varies based on condition
gptkbp:marketSegment classic motorcycle
gptkbp:nickname Goldie
gptkbp:notableEvent Isle of Man TT
gptkbp:notableFeature high compression ratio
gptkbp:notableWinners gptkb:John_Surtees
sporty and responsive
gptkbp:owner gptkb:BSA_Owners_Club
gptkbp:performance excellent handling
gptkbp:powerOutput 40 hp
gptkbp:productionCompany over 100,000
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Small_Heath,_Birmingham
gptkbp:productionYears 1938-1963
gptkbp:racingSeries successful in competitions
Clubman racing
gptkbp:relatedModel gptkb:BSA_A10
gptkbp:renovated good
parts sourcing
can be high
gptkbp:style standard_motorcycle
gptkbp:successor gptkb:BSA_A65
gptkbp:suspension telescopic forks
swingarm
gptkbp:tireSupplier 4.00-18
3.25-19
gptkbp:topSpeed 100 mph
gptkbp:transmission 4-speed manual
gptkbp:type sport_motorcycle
gptkbp:weight 150 kg