Brixton Crossfire 500 vs Kawasaki Z500: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Brixton Crossfire 500 (2021-2024) and the Kawasaki Z500 (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Brixton Crossfire 500 46.9 hp, Kawasaki Z500 51 hp.
- Torque: Brixton Crossfire 500 44.1 Nm, Kawasaki Z500 43 Nm.
- Weight: Brixton Crossfire 500 190 kg, Kawasaki Z500 168 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Brixton Crossfire 500 (2021-2024)46.9
- Kawasaki Z500 (2024-present)51 (best)
Torque Nm
- Brixton Crossfire 500 (2021-2024)44.1 (best)
- Kawasaki Z500 (2024-present)43
Weight kg
- Brixton Crossfire 500 (2021-2024)190
- Kawasaki Z500 (2024-present)168 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2024 Remove |  2024-present · SE Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2021-2024 | 2024-present |
| Engine | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes, set at 180° Injection Ø nc Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 486 cc 47.60 ch (46.90 hp) to 8,500 rpm 4.50 mkg to 6,750 rpm | 451cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 486 cc | 451 cc |
| Power | 46.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm | 51 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 44.1 Nm @ 6,750 rpmBest | 43 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual | 6-speed, sealed chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 190 kg (wet) | 168 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.5 L | 14 LBest |
| Front suspension | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø nc, Wheel travel : 127 mm (5 in) Compression adjustment | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 4.7 in travel |
| Rear suspension | Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload and rebound adjustment | Horizontal back-link, single shock with adjustable spring preload, 5.1 in travel |
| Brake system | ABS | ABS standard |
| Front brake | 1 J.Juan disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 2-piston caliper | Single 310mm semi-floating disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 1 J.Juan disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), 2-piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 | 150/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 6,299 (USA, base MSRP excl destination) |