If you want a scrambler-styled 1200cc twin without the BMW or Triumph price tag, this is the one to look at. 11,400 EUR gets you a 1222cc parallel twin with 83 PS, genuine presence, and 2-year warranty. It looks right, it pulls hard from low revs, and it’s priced honestly.
Why you’d actually want this bike
You know what you’re not going to see at every cafe racer meet? Another Brixton Cromwell 1200. That’s the point. While everyone else is on a Bonneville or an R nineT, you’ve got something with more character and significantly less on the stamp. The 1222cc twin sounds right, pulls hard when you want it to, and looks like it belongs in a 1970s showroom rather than a modern motorcycle catalogue.
This is a bike for riders who chose their motorcycle the way they chose their music — with some actual thought put into it, not just defaulting to the obvious choice.
The engine
1222cc parallel twin. 83 PS. 108 Nm at 3,100 rpm. What matters is that torque figure and where it arrives — low and early, which means you barely need to rev it. Twist the throttle and it just goes. Town riding is easy. Overtaking is effortless. Motorway cruising at 130-140 km/h is no sweat.
Fuel consumption around 4.6 l/100km means 300 km from the 16-litre tank. For a twin at this displacement, that’s decent.
What you actually get: the equipment list
Here’s what Brixton packs in — and it’s more than you’d expect at this price:
| Equipment | Cromwell 1200 | Cromwell 1200 X |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1222cc twin, 83 PS, 108 Nm | 1222cc twin, 83 PS, 108 Nm |
| Drive modes | ECO and Sport | ECO and Sport |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Bosch | Bosch |
| Front brakes | 2x 310mm discs | 2x 310mm perforated discs |
| Brake brand | Standard | Nissin |
| Suspension front | Conventional shock absorber | KYB telescopic fork |
| Suspension rear | Stereo shock, adjustable preload | Double strut (KYB) |
| Tyres | Standard | Pirelli (tubeless spoked) |
| Display | TFT | TFT |
| Throttle | Ride-by-wire | Ride-by-wire |
| Anti-theft key | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Both models share the same TFT display, ride-by-wire throttle with Sport and Eco modes, traction control, and Bosch ABS. The X gets the upgraded Nissin brakes and Pirelli tyres as part of its scrambler-focused specification.
The two models
| Cromwell 1200 | Cromwell 1200 X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | EUR11,400 | EUR11,900 |
| Colours | Backstage Black, Cargo Green, Timberwolf Grey | Sandy tank, gold rims, black components |
| Front tyre | 100/90R18 | 110/80-18 spoked, Pirelli, tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 150/70R17 | 150/70R17 spoked, Pirelli, tubeless |
| Front forks | Conventional | KYB telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Stereo shock, adjustable preload | Double strut (KYB) |
| Weight | 235 kg | 235 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm |
Cromwell 1200 X
What to consider
- Dealer network — check Brixton’s website to find your nearest dealer before committing. Coverage varies by country.
- 235kg — you won’t notice it at speed. You will notice it in a parking space.
- Muted colour palette — if you want a bike that stands out visually, the X scheme is the stronger option.
- No quickshifter — not a dealbreaker, but expected at this price.
Who this bike is for
You want a scrambler-styled 1200cc twin without the BMW or Triumph price tag. You want the scrambler look, the twin-cylinder experience, and a price that doesn’t require justifying. You want traction control, ride-by-wire, and TFT display — and the Cromwell has all of these. You want character over polish.
If that sounds like you, the Cromwell 1200 delivers. The 2-year warranty is decent terms. The standard model is the sharper road choice. The X is worth the 500 EUR if you want proper off-road capability and a more distinctive look.
Shop the Brixton Cromwell 1200 at Motorock — ships to Scandinavia and Estonia:
- Cromwell 1200 — EUR11,400 — Black, Cargo Green, Timberwolf Grey
- Cromwell 1200 X — EUR11,900