Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023 vs. Brixton Cromwell 1200 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Brixton Cromwell 1200 2024

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023 compared to Brixton Cromwell 1200 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Brixton Cromwell 1200 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Brixton Cromwell 1200 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Engine power	Engine power	122 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	108 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,252 ccm	Displacement	1,222 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	260 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	160 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,270 mm	Length	2,180 mm
Width	Width	843 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,089 mm	Height	1,115 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
Range	Range	245 km	Range	355 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.5 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride after a little familiarisation. The single-disc brake at the front has a lot of work to do and the fat 160 front tyre does not steer in quite naturally. In addition, the rider has to cope with a hard suspension and a seating position that is energy-sapping on long stages - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

unique looks

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

low-maintenance belt drive

unrivalled

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling because of the wide front tyre

small tank capacity.

Brixton Cromwell 1200 2024

The Brixton Cromwell 1200 surprises with an exciting combination of classic design and pubertal riding performance. With this bike, you can really step on the gas and look stylish at the same time. Although it quickly reaches its limit in the bends, it is also pleasant to ride for longer distances. Due to the rough riding performance, a pinch of sensitivity is required with the throttle and clutch

Stylish design

Sport mode with guaranteed fun

Powerful sound

USB TYPE A charging socket in the cockpit

Comfortable seat

Great driving stability

Lean angle quickly exhausted

Rough engine

No quickshifter

Display not intuitive and difficult to read