Brixton Crossfire 500 X vs Honda CB500 Hornet: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Brixton Crossfire 500 X (2023) and the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Brixton Crossfire 500 X 46.9 hp, Honda CB500 Hornet 47 hp.
- Torque: Brixton Crossfire 500 X 43 Nm, Honda CB500 Hornet 43 Nm.
- Weight: Brixton Crossfire 500 X 190 kg, Honda CB500 Hornet 191 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Brixton Crossfire 500 X (2023)46.9
- Honda CB500 Hornet (2026-present)47 (best)
Torque Nm
- Brixton Crossfire 500 X (2023)43
- Honda CB500 Hornet (2026-present)43
Weight kg
- Brixton Crossfire 500 X (2023)190 (best)
- Honda CB500 Hornet (2026-present)191
Full specs
| Specification | 2023 Remove | 2026-present · E-Clutch Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2023 | 2026-present |
| Engine | 486.0 ccm (29.66 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, Injection | 471cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 486 cc | 471 cc |
| Power | 46.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm | 47 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 43 Nm @ 6,750 rpm | 43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 190 kg (wet)Best | 191 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.5 L | 17.1 LBest |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic | 41mm Showa SFF-BP upside-down (USD) telescopic fork, non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with single shock absorber | Pro-Link monoshock, steel hollow cross swingarm, 5-stage spring preload adjustable |
| Brake system | ABS | 2-channel ABS, dual front discs with radial-mount calipers plus single rear disc |
| Front brake | Single disc. ABS., 320 mm | Dual 296mm discs, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc. ABS., 240 mm | Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 | 160/60ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | GBP 6,399 (UK) |