BMW F 850 GS versus Brixton Cromwell 1200

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Reise-Enduro
Brixton

Brixton Cromwell 1200

Retro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2025~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 10.399 €
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Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • consistent retro look
  • fine workmanship
  • matching Braaaap sound
  • neat Kayaba chassis
  • powerful torque motor
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • Constant jerking

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: 1.450 mm
Length :
2.180 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat :
800 mm
Weight :
235 (max: 455 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
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

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: 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

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 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 ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 260 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!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 9.999 €
  • Availability: from 10/2022
  • Colours: black, grey, green