Voge 500AC versus Brixton Crossfire 500
Voge 500AC
Retro
Brixton Crossfire 500
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 5.499 €
RRP 6.399 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- very accessible motorcycle
- easy handling & operation
- comfortable chassis
- good original tyres from Pirelli
- long range
- TFT display with tire pressure control
Pros:
- Processing
- light
- powerful engine
Cons:
- Stationary noise 98 dbA
- from 7.000 Umin somewhat sluggish
Cons:
- Pillion comfort
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.170 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 198 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: 2-cylinder four-stroke engine with 4 valves and electronic injection 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 471 ccm
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
Performance: 47 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 45 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 463 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
Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork Rear suspension:
Central strut, spring preload adjustable
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 160/60-17
41 mm upside-down fork Rear suspension:
Central strut, spring preload adjustable
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 160/60-17
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
Double disc, Nissin (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc, Nissin (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc Rear brake
Single disc
Single disc Rear brake
Single disc
Result
The Voge 500 AC is a well-made machine with which you are very quickly familiar and with which you can have a lot of fun. It is extremely accessible and, thanks to the seat geometry, is suitable for many driver sizes. The handling is easy and manoeuvring the bike is easy.The look with the short rear should appeal to younger A2 aspirants and also in terms of equipment and price, the Voge 500 AC does not have to hide from the competitors . It will be interesting to see what other bikes Voge will send on Europe's roads.
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.
