BMW F 850 GS versus Brixton Crossfire 500

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Model
Make
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Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
Brixton

Brixton Crossfire 500

Naked
Much more grown-up and not far from the big boxer sister.
The manufacturer BMW is obviously convinced of its F 850 GS and recommends the machine... "... People for whom no destination is too far and no distance too remote. Experience the world with a companion that is so reliable, robust and powerful that it can even work with your... weiter
BMW F 850 GS
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News from Austria
Brixton is slowly but surely making its way into the middle class. While the brand previously stood for 125cc and 250cc motorcycles, we drove the first model with 500cc. Can Brixton do the same? We took the Crossfire 500 to the test.... weiter
Brixton Crossfire 500
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 6.399 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • Processing
  • light
  • powerful engine
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.120 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 350 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 486 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: sechs

Performance

Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 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:
 Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
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
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
 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.

Price / Colours / Year of Construction

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