Checked out the BSA Gold Star 650: My observations as a V-strom owner

The coolant tank is below the frame right before the rear tire. I feels that's right in place for a solid impact in case of a large speedbreaker or a pothole.

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I took a test drive of the same with a pillion at the Jayanagar Jawa showroom.

What impressed me is:

• It looks very classy
• Its torquey and you can potter around town nicely.
• The colors are lovely

What concerns me:

• The coolant tank is below the frame right before the rear tire. I feels that's right in place for a solid impact in case of a large speedbreaker or a pothole. I couldn't try the scenario out unfortunately. There is a plastic guard but didn't seem solid enough.
• No center stand, and also no provisions to mount one either.
• Reliability is still to be seen

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