The new BSA Gold Star 650 has been a big hit since it was first unveiled at Motorcycle Live in 2021. Thanks to some smart classic styling, quality build and competitive sticker price, it immediately struck a chord with punters and critics alike. BSA struggled initially to get production up and running fully – but the bikes have been coming into the country recently in decent numbers and are out on the road with many happy owners.
And now, the 650 single-cylinder retro-roadster has snapped up a coveted Motor Cycle News award for the Best Retro Bike 2023. According to MCN, its awards “celebrate what we think are the very best motorbikes by category available in the UK right now.” The Gold Star snatched the crown from the 2022 Best Retro class winner, Kawasaki’s Z900RS SE.
Luke Gregory at Lukas Distribution, the BSA UK importer, was delighted with the award.
“For the BSA Gold Star to win the Best Retro award is a fantastic achievement, especially in its launch year, given the other models and brands in contention within this category. It is an outstanding machine, and I’m so pleased to see the Gold Star get the recognition it deserves. The relaunch of the BSA brand has been incredibly well received, and this award means so much to all the team who have made it happen.”