BMW G 310 R versus Brixton Crossfire 500

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Brixton

Brixton Crossfire 500

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 6.399 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • Processing
  • light
  • powerful engine
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.120 mm
Seat :
795 mm
Weight :
190 (max: 350 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Single cylinder 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 486 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 143 km/h
Performance: 34 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 28 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
330 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:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-Down 41 mm (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/70 R17
Rear tyres: 150/60 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
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc Rear brake
Single disc

Conclusion - for whom is it suitable?

So: Who is the small BMW G 310 R suitable for? For small and light people, of course. Those who simply want to ride a motorcycle and place little value on riding performance.

It is ideal for people who answer the question asked at the beginning whether a scooter would not be the better choice, with the handiness and driving pleasure of the BMW G 310 R. If the concept motorcycle is superior to that of the scooter, then here.

The Japanese competition is usually a bit more expensive than the BMW (wouldn't have thought I'd ever write this sentence). However, it usually exhausts the 48 hp limit of the driving licence class A2 and brings a little more peace than the BMW, which some consider to be hilarious.

But: After initial scepticism, one thing is clear: make sure the G 310 R is really fun. Who would have thought that?

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 5.050€
  • Used (2 years old): 3,300€
  • Years of construction: from 2015
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, black, ply white

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