2020 Brixton Crossfire 500 X Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Brixton's allround motorcycle platform, the 2020 Brixton Crossfire 500 X utilizes a 486 cc (29.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46.9 HP (34.3 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 43 Nm (31.7 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 96.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Crossfire 500 X measures 180 kg (397 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.84 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.
Within MotoLibrary's Brixton archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2020 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
96.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.84 kg/HP)
Standover Height
795 mm (31.3 in)
Engine
Displacement486.0 ccm (29.66 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power46.9 HP (34.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionECU
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionUpside-down telescopic
Rear SuspensionAdjustable KYB suspension strut
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre160/70-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS.
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS.
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight180.0 kg (396.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2608 HP/kg
Seat Height795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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