BMW G 310 GS versus Brixton Crossfire 500

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 GS

Adventure
Brixton

Brixton Crossfire 500

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 6.399 €
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Pros:
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Processing
Pros:
  • Processing
  • light
  • powerful engine
Cons:
  • Achievement
  • Price
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
170 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.120 mm
Seat :
795 mm
Weight :
190 (max: 350 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Single cylinder 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 486 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: sechs

Performance

Maximum speed: 143 km/h
Performance: 34 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 28 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
330 km
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
333 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 41 mm (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Frame type:
Double loop (steel)
Front suspension:
USD fork by Kayaba
Rear suspension:
Deflected Zenrtal spring leg
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc Rear brake
Single disc

Good, but not cheap

So you can imagine enjoying day trips or the ferries of everyday life on normal routes with the BMW G 310 GS. For the big tour she is rather too unrelaxed. BMW is calling for around 6,050 euros for this model. The question then arises as to who should buy this. Sure, it is suitable for beginners qua law. But as a pure beginner bike a bit expensive.

BMW's 310 series has clear qualities. If you can do without the rather limited touring ability anyway, you should take a look at the already mentioned G 310: Here you can save another 700 Euros.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Pinneberg near Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 6.050€
  • Used (3 years old): 3,700€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: black, blue, white

Sometimes something completely different

Otherwise, the Brixton is a pleasant companion thanks to its manoeuvrability without any special ups or downs. That raises a question – who should buy this, for whom is the Brixton Crossfire 500 suitable? Sure: For individualists who can warm up for a Royal Enfield, for example, but don't want a retro bike. Those who are looking for these pleasant companions and if they want to go on holiday alone.

The possible strongest group of buyers will take advantage of Brixton's biggest advantage: not everyone has it. And this exclusivity does not have to be paid expensively in euros or with possible defects.

The test bike was provided to us by the 2 Radhaus Stadie in Pinneberg near Hamburg.

Price / Colours / Year of Construction

  • Price: 5,848
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Colours: black, matt silver