BMW R 1150 R versus Brixton Cromwell 1200

BMW R 1150 R

Naked

Brixton Cromwell 1200

Retro

Is it still worth buying a BMW R 1150 R today?

The BMW R 1150 R was built from 2000 to 2006 and is therefore anything but a modern motorcycle. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a look at this beautiful machine - especially since there is hardly any other boxer model from BMW that is available used at a similarly low price.... weiter

BMW R 1150 R 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

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2006

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 9.999 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

easy and manoeuvrable to drive despite size and weight
used relatively cheap
is also suitable as a tourer
wonderful boxer with sound
sufficient power, powerful torque

Pros:

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

Cons:

vulnerable ABS system
fiddly battery removal

Cons:

Constant jerking

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg

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

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
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: 197 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 446 km

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:
Three-part frame concept consisting of front and rear frame with supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever; Standpipe diameter 35 mm (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm with Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17

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
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The BMW R 1150 R is a grateful bike that offers riders a confident and safe riding experience even with high mileage. There are many used machines of this type, most fortunately in uncrafted original condition. But old machines are not really cheap either: 1150s are hardly available in good condition under 4,000 euros. To answer the opening question: Yes, it is still worth buying a 15-year-old motorcycle today. At least if it is a BMW R 1150 R.

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!