Brixton Cromwell 1200 versus Triumph Bonneville T120
Brixton Cromwell 1200
Retro
Triumph Bonneville T120
Retro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2016 bis 2024~
RRP 9.999 €
RRP 13.545 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- consistent retro look
- fine workmanship
- matching Braaaap sound
- neat Kayaba chassis
- powerful torque motor
Pros:
- Powerful, high-torque engine
- Processing
- Brake
- Pillion comfort
Cons:
- Constant jerking
Cons:
- Not exactly cheap
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.180 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 235 (max: 444 ) kg
Length : 2.180 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 235 (max: 444 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.125 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 236 kg
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.125 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 236 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
Displacement: 1.222 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 99 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 8V-SOHC in-line motor, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
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
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: 200 km/h
Performance: 80 HP at 6.550 U/Min
Torque: 105 NM bei 3.100 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 309 km
Performance: 80 HP at 6.550 U/Min
Torque: 105 NM bei 3.100 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 309 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
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:
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel) Front suspension:
41 mm KYB cartridge fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts, KYB double shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel Tyres at the front: 100/90-18
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel) Front suspension:
41 mm KYB cartridge fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts, KYB double shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel Tyres at the front: 100/90-18
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)
Front brake
Double brake discs, Nissin double piston floating calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single brake disc, Nissin 2piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Double brake discs, Nissin double piston floating calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single brake disc, Nissin 2piston floating caliper (∅ 255 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!
Not cheap, but stylish
If you are looking for a curve arrow, you have to look elsewhere. But if you want to move forward in a very stylish way and prefer the calm course of things, you're right here. The Triumph Bonneville T120 can look much more than just good – but you have to be able to afford it. It is currently available at the retailer for 12,050 euros. Clearly, for less money, there are motorcycles that do the same in bare numbers as the T120. But do you want that?
The test bike was provided to us by Triumph Hamburg.
