BSA Gold Star vs KTM Duke 390

KTM Duke 390 Price starts at Rs. 3.13 Lakh which is Rs. 14,136 costlier than base model of BSA Gold Star priced at Rs. 2.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BSA Gold Star is 25 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM Duke 390 is 28.9 kmpl. In technical specifications, BSA Gold Star is powered by 652 cc engine , while KTM Duke 390 is powered by 398.63 cc engine. BSA Gold Star is available in 6 different colours while KTM Duke 390 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BSA Gold Star vs KTM Duke 390 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Gold Star vs Duke 390

Key Highlights Gold Star Highland Green And Insignia RedDuke 390 STD
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 45.6 PS @ 6500 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
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Gold Star vs Duke 390 Key Highlights

Basic Info BSA Gold Star Highland Green And Insignia RedKTM Duke 390 STD
Rating
2 reviews
128 reviews
Brand Name BSA KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.13 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 45.6 PS @ 6500 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BSA Gold Star Colors
KTM Duke 390 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,187 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,574 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,530 Gold Star Insurance Rs. 20,700 Duke 390 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Engine
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
652 cc
398.63 cc
Max Power
45.6 PS @ 6500 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
89 mm
Stroke
...
64 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
11.5
12.71:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
25 kmpl
28.9 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
45.6 PS @ 6500 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
782 mm
820 mm
Wheelbase
1425 mm
1354 mm
Ground Clearance
...
183 mm
Fuel Capacity
...
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
201 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Saddle Height
782 mm
820 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
255 mm
240 mm

Additional Features
...
Ride-by-wire
USB charging port
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
LED

Frame
...
Split-Trellis frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Street Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Analogue
Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
...
5 Inch, TFT
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Tripmeter
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Analogue
Digital
Clock
...
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM Duke 390
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • you can barely feel any engine heat
  • even in bumper to bumper traffic and motor has become a lot smoother than before.
KTM Duke 390
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model.

Is KTM Duke 390 Better Than BSA Gold Star?

100% users have chosen KTM Duke 390 over BSA Gold Star in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 194 users have also rated KTM Duke 390 and BSA Gold Star on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences KTM Duke 390 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your bike. But BSA Gold Star is better on the grounds of features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Gold Star Duke 390
Mileage 3.9 2.5
Performance 4.5 2.5
Comfort 4.6 4.0
Maintenance 4.2 2.5
Features 4.7 5.0
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Which bike is best between BSA Gold Star vs KTM Duke 390?
As per the users experiences BSA Gold Star is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper BSA Gold Star vs KTM Duke 390?
The BSA Gold Star is cheaper than KTM Duke 390 by Rs. 14,136.
Which bike offers better performance BSA Gold Star vs KTM Duke 390?
For the Highland Green And Insignia Red version, 652 cc Petrol engine of Gold Star produces 45.6 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 55 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BSA Gold Star has better performance.

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