BMW G 650 GS versus Brixton Cromwell 1200

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Brixton Cromwell 1200

Retro

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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1200cc retro roadster from Austria for less than 10.000 €

With the Cromwell 1200, Brixton is outrageously poaching in Triumph's retro camp. The new machine looks like a mixture of Speed Twin and T120, but costs only 9,999 euros. Whether the Brixton... weiter

Brixton Cromwell 1200 im Test

Gallery

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 9.999 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

consistent retro look
fine workmanship
matching Braaaap sound
neat Kayaba chassis
powerful torque motor

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

Constant jerking

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.180 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 235 (max: 444 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

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: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

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

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

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

Rear brake
Disk

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!