Brixton Crossfire 500 and 500 X: a distinctive design marked with the X [PHOTO and VIDEO]

The name Crossfire, joining the terms “Cross” (cross) e "fire" (fire), summarizes the peculiarities and character of the new Brixton Crossfire 500. A novelty from the brand linked toAustrian KSR Group, recognizable by the distinctive design and in particular by the connotative “X-Tank” connected to Visual Product Language (VLP) by Brixton Motorcycles.

Several new features

Triggered the creation of Crossfire 500 e Crossfire 500X, after the launch postponed due to the recent pandemic, the first models are expected at Brixton retailers in Europe in August 2020, as reported.
While the launch of another model linked to the "Crossfire" design is expected in July 2020, the most compact Crossfire 125 XS. An A1 class example that recovers the mini-bike concept dating back to the 70s, with current technology and design. So next spring there will also be a traditional Crossfire 125 with a water-cooled propulsion unit, always reporting widespread previews.
Returning again to July, the Felsberg 125, equipped with a wider front wheel than the traditional example, as well as an underlying protection and a raised front bar, which underline an image closer to off-road models.
The specimen is also cited Rayburn 125, a model that refers to the bobber models with a distinctive dark blue paint, a single sprung seat, a leather tool bag.

The new overview

As mentioned, “Crossfire” it is a term linked to a new aesthetic expression recognizable by X located on the tank, added to the “fiery” passion that animates these new creations, starting from the first prototype introduced in 2018 a Milano.
The design of the Crossfire range was penned by the KSR Group design team, working for the last two years with innovative methods in the KSR design studio at Krems-Gedersdorf Business Park, Austria.
The Brixton Crossfire 500 is powered by a new engine 486 cc inline twin developed by 20 engineers over these two years, totaling 80.000 hours of development. This heart proposes 35 kW of power a 8.500 rpm. Therefore the motorbike can also be driven by holders of an A2 licence.
In the last period, taking the information again, the pre-series examples were subjected to further tests on the test bench for over 40.000 kilometers and also to over 40.000 kilometers of road and track tests. Speaking of equipment, the bike features adjustable KYB shock absorbers, Bosch electronics considering an ABS braking system and Pirelli tyres. The braking system is designed by J.Juan, the exhaust terminal is made of stainless steel.
La Crossfire 500X it can be distinguished by an equally refined but different and essential appearance, observing a wider handlebar, the tyres, a different seat, a license plate holder mounted on the rear extension. The height of the saddle in any case amounts to 795 mm, while the indicated weight is 190 kg. Measurements: 2.117 mm long (2.097 mm for the Crossfire 500 X), 1.116 mm high, 757 mm wide (851 mm for the Crossfire 500

Figures reported

From 5.999 euros (“non-binding sales price”) for the Brixton Crossfire 500 taking the information from the manufacturer's website; instead from 6.299 euros ("non-binding sales price") for the Brixton Crossfire 500X.

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