BMW S 1000 XR versus Brixton Cromwell 1200
BMW S 1000 XR
Crossover
Brixton Cromwell 1200
Retro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2015 bis 2025~
Built von 2022 bis 2025~
RRP 19.480 €
RRP 10.399 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Silky smooth, powerful motor with performance in all situations
- Really good QuickShifter
- Very finely balanced machine
- Brakes extremely well and can be controlled
- every conceivable accessory available
- hissing and at the same time hoarse sound
Pros:
- consistent retro look
- fine workmanship
- matching Braaaap sound
- neat Kayaba chassis
- powerful torque motor
Cons:
- Vibrations at higher speeds
- The driver always has one foot in prison
- QuickShifter, heated grips and cruise control not standard
Cons:
- Constant jerking
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.180 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 235 (max: 455 ) kg
Length : 2.180 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 235 (max: 455 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
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
Displacement: 1.222 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 99 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 323 km
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 323 km
Maximum speed: 198 km/h
Performance: 83 HP at 6.550 U/Min
Torque: 108 NM bei 3.500 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 356 km
Performance: 83 HP at 6.550 U/Min
Torque: 108 NM bei 3.500 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 356 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (Dynamic ESA) (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Dynamic "Electronic Suspension Adjustment", spring preload electronically adjustable, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (suspension travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (Dynamic ESA) (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Dynamic "Electronic Suspension Adjustment", spring preload electronically adjustable, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (suspension travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
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
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
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)
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The machine was made available to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Neumünster. If you really want to experience something, go there and dare to take a test drive. Every test driver is guaranteed not to forget them.
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!
