Triumph Speed 400 versus Brixton Crossfire 500
Triumph Speed 400
Naked
Brixton Crossfire 500
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2024 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 5.595 €
RRP 6.399 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Classic, tidy and high-quality look
- Engine with good manners
- easy-to-drive A2 machine
- Switchable traction control
- simple but well-made roadster
Pros:
- Processing
- light
- powerful engine
Cons:
- Footpegs close together
- Pillion operation so so-so
Cons:
- Pillion comfort
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.377 mm
Length : 2.085 mm Height : 1.084 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 170 kg
Length : 2.085 mm Height : 1.084 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 170 kg
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.120 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 350 ) kg
Length : 2.120 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 350 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valves 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 398 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 398 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 486 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 486 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 155 km/h
Performance: 40 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 38 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 371 km
Performance: 40 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 38 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 371 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
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:
Hybrid Bridge/Perimeter Frame, Tubular Steel, Bolted Rear Subframe (Steel) Front suspension:
43 mm "Big Piston" upside-down fork (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Gas-pressure central shock absorber with external reservoir and adjustable spring preload (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70 R17
Rear tyres: 150/60 R17
Hybrid Bridge/Perimeter Frame, Tubular Steel, Bolted Rear Subframe (Steel) Front suspension:
43 mm "Big Piston" upside-down fork (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Gas-pressure central shock absorber with external reservoir and adjustable spring preload (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal 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
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
Rigid 300 mm rotor, 4-piston fixed caliper, ABS (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Rigid 230 mm rotor, floating caliper, ABS (∅ 230 mm)
Rigid 300 mm rotor, 4-piston fixed caliper, ABS (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Rigid 230 mm rotor, floating caliper, ABS (∅ 230 mm)
Front brake
Single disc Rear brake
Single disc
Single disc Rear brake
Single disc
Conclusion on the Triumph Speed 400
The Triumph Speed 400 is a simple but well-made A2 naked bike with plenty of style. Not only does it look good, but it also drives great. With good brakes and tyres, as well as a lively single-cylinder engine, Triumph shows the competition how to put a high-quality bike on the road. Good job!The test machine was provided to us by the Triumph flagship store Q-Bike in Hamburg . There, the Speed 400 in blue will be on display and is looking forward to test riders. By the way, this also applies to the sister model, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X, which we find at least as chic and will test soon. We are already looking forward to it!
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.
