Brixton is a motorcycle manufacturer you may have never heard of before, but is causing quite a stir in the European and Asian markets. The brand is headquartered in Austria, but outsources its production to China, so it keeps its prices very low. Apart from having a British-sounding name, its flagship model is also “inspired” by one of the most iconic British motorcycles ever: the Triumph Bonneville.
Indeed, we’ve talked about this bike before, and when placed side by side with the Bonneville, Brixton’s Cromwell 1200 looks like a photocopy of the classic roadster. It’s an audacious move, and one that makes it clear the bike has been designed and manufactured in the east. Nevertheless, Brixton is now trying to differentiate itself, as it has just launched the Cromwell 1200 X for the 2024 model-year. The standard Cromwell 1200 is, for all intents and purposes, a Triumph Bonneville clone. However, the Cromwell 1200 X sets itself apart with longer suspension, burly tires, and a more upright seating position.
