Crossfire 500 X

2023 Brixton Crossfire 500 X Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Brixton's sport motorcycle platform, the 2023 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) at 6,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96.5 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,750 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), 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 190 kg (419 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.05 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. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 338 km (210 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).

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.