Brixton Cromwell 1200 versus BMW R nineT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Brixton

Brixton Cromwell 1200

Retro
BMW

BMW R nineT

Retro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2014 bis 2023
RRP 9.999 €
RRP 17.050 €
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Pros:
  • consistent retro look
  • fine workmanship
  • matching Braaaap sound
  • neat Kayaba chassis
  • powerful torque motor
Pros:
  • pretty to look at
  • purist
  • cool driving experience
  • Numerous customizing options
Cons:
  • Constant jerking
Cons:
  • Price
  • nothing for giants

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length :
2.180 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat :
800 mm
Weight :
235 (max: 444 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat :
803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight :
222 (max: 430 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.222 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 99 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 198 km/h
Performance: 82 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 108 NM bei 3.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
356 km
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
340 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Double loop tubular frame (steel)
Front suspension:
conventional telescopic fork, 41 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Stereo struts (travel 87 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90-18
Rear tyres: 150/70-17
Frame type:
Space tube, motor supporting (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-Down 45 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 260 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Very good start of Brixton in this segment! The Cromwell 1200 does exactly what you expect it to do. It conveys a classic retro roadster feeling, drives well, brakes well, sounds good, is well made and looks good. The British competition has not yet been fine-tuned, but it is also cheaper.
 
The test bike was kindly provided by 2Rad Stadie in Pinneberg for this test. There she stands in the most beautiful color variant in our opinion as a demonstrator and is happy about test drivers. If you find the grey version more beautiful: You can find it there too. And there are also beautiful country roads for test driving and the shop is also conveniently located directly on the A23 motorway. So, let's go for a test drive - greetings to Ralf and his great dog!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 9.999 €
  • Availability: from 10/2022
  • Colours: black, grey, green

Conclusion - what's stuck?

The R nineT is not only fun to drive, but also looks great! And it is probably this combination that makes the bike so desirable for motorcycle fans worldwide right from the start.
BMW describes it as follows: "Design your motorcycle, design your life." It also has a lot to do with lifestyle and so the nineT leaves hardly any customizer wishes unfulfilled in terms of diversity. It is the basis for deep individualizations, which sets the machine apart from the competition. In addition to the already diverse model and design variants, there are plenty of Customizing accessories, so everyone can make their own roadster dream come true. Even the on-board electronics are designed with numerous interfaces in such a way that changes do not represent a major hurdle.

Even if the NineT is purist in almost all respects, it does not do so in terms of price. Not at all when you make the most of the numerous possibilities for change to realize your own exclusive dream bike. But individuality always has your price. However, the success proves BMW right again in this case, because the BMW R NineT is so popular that one should expect extremely long delivery times.

Das Testmotorrad wurde uns freundlicher Weise von Motorrad Ruser zur Verfügung gestellt.









Price/Availability/
Colours/years of construction

  • Price: 15,350 Euro
  • Used: from 9,500 Euro
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Colour:Blackstorm metallic, Blackstorm metallic Vintage (+980 €), Marsrot/Cosmicblue (+1100 €), Pollux/Aluminium (+980 €)
  • Other model variants: Pure, Scrambler, Urban GS

The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.