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Hello again, Stu, The Rotax motor on the BSA Gold Star 650 has two balance shafts to dampen the vibration.

I love big MONOs (600+cm3) - there's not much of them nowadays, unfortunately, among classics. This BSA and Suzuki Boulevard 650 for US market - and that's all I guess...

I was able to convince the Mrs. to get her own endorsement. It's a win-win. 💪

Looking forward to your full review. After 60 000 km on an Enfield 500 (my first bike, for my 60th birthday) I'm addicted to the sound, feel and torque of big thumpers. So I've been reading every review of the Bsa replica. The question : As it's hypersquare, I've read it lacked torque below 4000rpm. The only long stroke 650 on the market seems to be a Chinese license production of the late Honda dominator's 650. Reputedly a good engine, but mounted only on cheap Franco - Chinese bikes who's finishing is reputed so cheap that all previous dealers in my country have given up. I had been hoping RE would develop a new long stroke 650, but that seems unlikely as even their new himalayan 450 is hypersquare, with, according to comments from ordinary Indian riders used to the 410, leaves a gap between the low rev torque and the high rev power... So I'm looking forward to your full appraisal of the BSA. Enjoy the Humberside country roads.

Good to see the lass, Stuart. I like this bike. Nick

I have done 4 trips to Europe 4000 miles at a time 250 miles to 600 miles a day, I wouldn't have done that on a 250cc not with clothes for the holiday and the wife on the back. I bought the right bike for the task and one I've always wanted. At the end of the day buy the bike you want, enjoy,ride and live.

Great vlog, lovely to see your partner take part in the video, really enjoyed it.

I liked and subscribed but the Morris dancers wont stop

Joining a main carriageway it appears to hoover up the white lines rather swiftly! The aforementioned socket box on the bars is more symmetrical with the reservoir viewed from a camera angle, and no doubt a frontal aspect too. Climbing the long hill there was a lone cloud in the mirror and it stayed perfectly clear.

I'm getting old. That means my body is hurting in many places. It's sort of ok because it happened because I've been using it. That said I bought a BMW R1150GSA over a decade ago. I had never seen Long Way Round then but I tried a bunch of bikes and that one felt so good. I traded in my tiny bike for a reason. That reason was that I was going on longer and longer rides exploring and not really bothering where I was. I then realized that I often ended up tired with a long way home. Being able to go home in comfort on bigger roads required a bigger bike and it worked like a charm. Now the old GS is getting too heavy and those long fantastic rides are no longer as enjoyable which has something to do with joints. I'm now going to replace the big bike with a smaller one again but I know for certain that the GS was absolutely right for me at the time. From test driving, not a tv series. Since then I have seen it and I would never take my GS on a trip like that because as good as it is for what I used it for I would get a 350 to do the Long Way Round. And I would never plan it in detail.

Stuart, there's nothing wrong with a bevvy of fulsome wenches frolicking through the streets - can we have more please! (I'd already liked and subscribed) As for the Gold Star, I will never need a pillion as my wife wouldn't go near a bike of any flavour, but a great touring review - thanks!

Thank you, a very good and informative video.

Swings and roundabouts The bbc is just trying to justify the cost of the 1.2 billion pound computer to predict weather. So just look at the wooly mammoth then. Why did they exist..? Because it was warmer....duh Just stop this doom and gloom fearmongering and enjoy the ride

Certainly not in the uk. The plants in my garden are a month slower. Some fruits wont even get bigger Plants dont lie. I even put the heater on because the lounge went down to 15 ....the winter setting is 18.... The human body cant acclimatise over a few days

An important review as pillion from Paula. Also a forensic review of such riding which is also important for me as my wife is not too happy with me riding my v strom even though I’ve had it lowered. I must be getting shorter and have had issues stopping/ parking on a camber. I’m looking forward to your next review

⭐️Morning Stuart You’re riding my favorite routes exactly where I take my Gold Star and others Market weighton roundabout up and all over the area ⭐️⭐️⭐️ love it ❤ Great that your Mrs enjoyed it and great to see you in Bev 😊😊 and brilliant video and brilliant to see youre Mrs answering questions by the Humber bridge “bouncing on the mattress 😂😂” I agree with the grab rail 100% they’re all charging extra for everything these days Really glad you both liked the bike All the best Phil Green

So disappointed I was so looking forward to watching more Morris dancing 😂😂

"I can watch this all the way through, I'm immune to it" had me in stitches 🤣

I bought a new Triumph Scrambler 1200xe a few weeks ago. The stock fuel filler cap has already come apart while refueling recently. Do these folks make a replacement fuel filler cap for the Scrambler 1200xe? Also, thanks for a great review.

Great video, particularly the hilarious introduction!! Bringing Paula in to talk about the pillion aspect was a great idea, and her thoughts on the differences between using the seat strap and grab handle was extremely useful, detail that is generally entirely overlooked in other reviews with pillion comments.

Here's a thought Stu, flog that Bobber and get the Goldstar...👍

Really enjoyed that Stu with Paula's interaction. The wife joined in as well. Thank you, see you Friday.

So which of your bikes are you going to get rid of to buy the BSA lol ?

So - BSA Gold Star or Interceptor?

what a great review from both of you. Pillion is so important and often overlooked. Cant wait to give one a fly. Nice to see the places I was born. A long way from where I am now. Fond memories of the bridge being built.

I’m British through and through but I do wish we could get into the habit if using miles per litre. We are forced to make the conversion to use mpg. We buy fuel in litres, our odometers are in miles. 15 litre tank, range 150 miles, equals 10 miles per litre. Simples.

My wife rides her own bike!! :) But, surprisingly, she's told me recently she might want to start riding pillion again. She was on the back for decades before she got her own licence. It's about time this bike became available in Australia. It's available in New Zealand so we're hopeful it's only a matter of time.

Hi Stu, Good video as usual and interesting to hear a view from your pillion. Question do you think the engine is run in, what mileage does the bike have. Safe riding

How do the upside down clocks suit you. I'm a bit anti. Do you get used to them?

I hit "like" because I liked it and then you suddently switched back to motorcycles 😩

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Travelling in a group....years ago we did a "Circle the Baltic" winter trip in 4 Landrovers...8 strangers. A complete nightmare, came close to a war. Never again. My trips with my wife on a bike and ALL fantastic, Vespa in Europe, Meteor 350 in Thailand.

Thanks for this Stu, ive wanted to sée a review with pillion on this machine, as most of the time im riding with a pillion On the classic 500 i replaced the pillion pad with a riders seat, which in my opinion not only looks in keeping but my wife loves the comfort and we can spend hours on end on the bike. Thanks again Stu

Was making coffee when your partner was speaking but I thought "has Stu bagged Lucy Beaumont now she's split from Jon Richardson?"😁. Gotta love Hull girls.

I’d like to take a brain tissue sample from you to further investigate your immunity to Morris Dancing, particularly as the dancers that you have filmed appeared to be the notorious midwife chapter, complete with birthing aprons and bunion clogs. Thanks.

Use to take my mate on trips on motorcycle mostly in Kent, he had epilepsy, maybe you couldn't do that now days IDK.

Thanks a lot Stuart for this video. The bike looks and sounds wonderful. I have just booked my Bullet 350 in Standard Black shade, and will definitely follow all the modifications that you have done. Eagerly waiting for your Fuel-X installation video. There are of course other videos out there, but none that match your standards. Thanks in advance! Warm Regards from Japan

So pleased you managed to out run that little cloud that was chasing you both up that hill. Great review.

Stuart, have a look at the Jawa 45 300cc. I like the old BSAs and of course I was waiting for the new BSA Gold Star. But I was very disappointed when I saw that the BSA Gold Star 650 is most likely based on the Jawa 42 300cc. Frame, fork, lamp, lamp holder, indicator, fuel tank, everything looks the same. Even the tank cap that was supposedly designed especially for the Gold Star can be found on the Jawa. Platform or no platform, is it enough to build the BSA 650 engine into a Jawa frame and is the chassis designed for the higher performance? In the first reviews last year, handling issues were reported. Is the BSA logo now engraved in the engine, or are they still glued-on badges? So if a BSA, then probably an old real BSA.

I bought a new Honda CX500 on the basis that the pillion approved of the pillion seat. We then set off on a 8,000 km round trip from Sydney to Perth and back. After 8,000 km, she was still happy with the seat.

Absolutely love this video. My Mrs has started to come on each ride with me as well on my Interceptor. Although she likes it, only short journeys or regular breaks are the order of the Day because of comfort (upswept exhausts and short reach pillion pegs). Like the majority of Royal Enfield fans, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Classic 650 but I think RE will just keep producing other motorcycles in-between (knowing that everyone just wants the Classic 650). 😂 The BSA Goldstar looks very tempting, even more so after watching Paula’s comments. 👊😎👍

Good one Stu. I can certainly understand why the Interceptor is not Rita's favourite. Unless you intend to pillion up a someone not bigger than a baboon and preferably have the same backside configuration - it is not going to be comfortable, unless you invest in a better seat and a pillion foot peg relocator, the whole experience is going to be a bit like being forced to watch Morris dancing 😁. Glad you are enjoying the BSA and showing the good sides. While personally I would not invest in one, as garage room and wife sentiments would prevent me of such and if I would manage to squeeze one more in, I would probably wait and see what the Classic 650 will be all about. Nevertheless, your review will be useful for those contemplating purchasing the BSA and if anything - it is always good to keep RE on their toes🙂

Brilliant video as always Stuart and a great insight into being a pillion, can't wait for the final review 😃👍🏻

Interesting take on the bike review not many people would ask their other half for their opinion but fair play and some notable comments. The bike seems to be growing on you as well Stu although I keep waiting for a but to come , will have to wait for the final review I guess.

Thanks Stuart i really enjoyed the video. I thought long and hard about getting one of these but ultimately was put off by the fact it was a single. Lovely looking bike though

Cultural enrichment, Waltzing Matilda and Morris Dancing in Pommy land.i had never considered both in the same sentence !

Is there a center stand available for this bike

Great video Stuart, and all the better that the subject matter and assessment was done over in real life use, and not a quick trip around the block. I am really looking forward to your final thoughts, however, I get the impression that it's going to be very positive👍

I think I've got one more bike in me. This looks like a candidate if they can figure out how to produce enough to send to the USA, establish a dealer network, and so forth. Does every new bike have to have ABS? I'm not a fan.

Lovely review and nice to see your better half. I think it is fair enough that the bike comes without a grab rail and one costs £150, as you can now buy the bike (in Highland green) brand new for £5K I don't think you can expect more at that price to be honest.