BMW G 650 GS versus Brixton Crossfire 500
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Brixton Crossfire 500
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 6.399 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Processing
- light
- powerful engine
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- Pillion comfort
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.120 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 350 ) kg
Length : 2.120 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 350 ) kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 486 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: sechs
Displacement: 486 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: sechs
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
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
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:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
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
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
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Single disc Rear brake
Single disc
Single disc Rear brake
Single disc
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.
