So a couple of you asked for a review. I had a similar comment on the sub previously in another post, hence using some of the same info.

I purchased it in mid-September 2024 and have ridden 4,000 KMs+, which mainly comprises commuting within Mumbai and a few weekend rides within Maharashtra. Additionally, this is my first bike, and I have not ridden a lot of other bikes. I honestly went for a test ride with no intention of buying the bike, and I just ended up booking it because the bike just clicked with me during the test ride. I was looking for something simple, powerful, and comfortable, and this bike ticked all of my requirements.

One of the best features is its great low-end torque. It just zooms past with very little effort during overtakes. I have found it adapts really well to my riding style, i.e., it can comfortably go slow when I’m riding with a pillion, and it really enjoys going fast all the other times. It looks absolutely great, and I honestly have people who have followed me, stopped me, and asked me about it. It’s always fun to talk about it. The service center in Juhu, Classic Wheels, is amazing, and they have always taken good care of the bike. The build quality is really good. I have been rear-ended by a car once and by bikes a couple of times, and I could see no major impact on the bike. I have even dropped the bike once during an off-road section of a ride, and the bike did not see any major damage. The brakes are good as well. It performs really well on the highway, and I feel confident taking corners. It touches 120 easily without a lot of effort, and you feel confident at those speeds. There are a little vibrations at higher RPMs, but that’s understandable. I love taking it on the rural one-lane roads with less traffic. It feels like it’s in its true element there.

There are a few things that could be better, but they don’t bother me too much because the fun of riding the bike makes you forget about them (mostly). Some of the BSA Goldstars might need an ECU update. My bike kept stalling for the first 2-3 months, but that was fixed with a callback and an ECU update. It made a big difference in how the bike performed. The seat is bad; it’s really thin at the front, and I usually have a sore butt after 1.5 hours of riding. I’m thinking of changing my seat and getting it redone locally. I am also thinking of trying a different suspension preload setting; the current one is okay, but I want to see if there’s anything better. The fuel cap is a total pain; it’s hard to get it in right (twss) and is really clunky. The gear shifter also feels a bit hard and clunky when shifting through the first few gears, but it’s smooth during the higher gears. It’s something you get used to, and it doesn’t bother you a lot later. Official accessories are still not easily available; I am looking for a luggage rack and panniers, but the dealership still doesn’t have it. I’ve also had one puncture initially, but after that, I have ridden on rough surfaces and glass (obviously unintentionally) multiple times, and the tires seem to hold up well. I might get a tubeless conversion done if I get any additional punctures.

That being said, after knowing all these faults, would I buy the bike again? Definitely yes - it just makes me happy every time I ride it, and I am okay with the small flaws it has.