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Brixton Cromwell 1200 X vs Kawasaki Z650RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 9 Oct 2026.

Brixton Cromwell 1200 X
Kawasaki Z650RS

Brixton

Cromwell 1200 X

From ₹8.34 Lakh

Full Cromwell 1200 X page Change

Kawasaki

Z650RS

From ₹7.83 Lakh

Full Z650RS page Change
Brixton Cromwell 1200 XCromwell 1200 X · ₹8.34 Lakh
Kawasaki Z650RSZ650RS · ₹7.83 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Cromwell 1200 X: ₹8.34 Lakh Z650RS: ₹7.83 Lakh (ahead) Z650RS ₹51,000 cheaper
Braking Cromwell 1200 X: Dual-channel ABS Z650RS: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Cromwell 1200 X: 22 kmpl Z650RS: Not published Claimed
Power Cromwell 1200 X: 83 PS (ahead) Z650RS: 68 PS Torque 108 vs 64 Nm
Weight Cromwell 1200 X: 235 kg Z650RS: 192 kg Seat height 800 vs 800 mm

Pick the Cromwell 1200 X for more power.

Pick the Z650RS for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹8.34 Lakh
₹7.83 Lakh
On-road in
₹9.3 Lakh
₹8.74 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹24,712 a month
₹23,225 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
83 PS
68 PS
Torque
108 Nm
64 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
22 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Brand
Brixton
Not listed
Model
Cromwell 1200 X
Not listed
Body Type
Scrambler-style neo-retro motorcycle
Not listed
Ex-showroom Price
Rs 8,34,000 (the same in every MotoHaus dealer city, Delhi included)
Not listed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Edition
Limited edition, 100 units for India
Not listed
Sold By
MotoHaus (KAW Veloce Motors)
Not listed
Launched In India
19 November 2024
Not listed
Warranty
24 months or 24,000 km, with an optional 24-month extension and roadside assistance through MotoHaus
Not listed
Service Interval
6,000 km or 6 months; coolant, fork oil and spark plugs at 24,000 km or 24 months
Not listed
Dealer Network
15 authorised MotoHaus dealers and service points across 12 states
Not listed

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Two-cylinder, four-stroke, inline twin, 8 valves, SOHC, liquid-cooled, 270 degree crank
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve
Displacement
1,222 cc (98.6 mm bore x 80 mm stroke)
649 cc
Compression Ratio
10.1:1
10.8:1
Top Speed
198 km/h
Not listed
Fuel System
Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire, Del'Orto throttle valves and a Marelli ECU
Not listed
Exhaust
Twin stainless steel silencers with catalytic converter
Not listed
Gearbox
6-speed constant mesh
6-speed manual
Clutch
Multi-plate oil-bath clutch with FCC anti-hopping action
Wet multiplate
Riding Modes
Eco and Sport (same power in both; Sport opens the throttle more quickly)
Not listed
Claimed Fuel Economy
22 kmpl (Brixton's India brochure; the global page lists 4.7 L/100 km, about 21 kmpl)
Not listed
Emission Standard
Euro 5, with CO2 of 105 g/km as listed by Brixton
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
83 mm x 60 mm
Cooling
Not listed
Liquid Cooled
Drive Type
Not listed
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake
Dual 310 mm perforated discs, Nissin 2-piston floating callipers
Not listed
Rear Brake
Single 260 mm perforated disc, Nissin 2-piston floating calliper
Not listed
ABS
Bosch 9.1 dual-channel
Not listed
Front Wheel
Spoked, 2.50 x 18 in
Not listed
Rear Wheel
Spoked, 4.25 x 17 in
Not listed
Front Tyre
110/80 R18, Pirelli Scorpion STR (block pattern), tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre
150/70 R17, Pirelli Scorpion STR (block pattern), tubeless
Not listed
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Not listed
Spoke-type, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
160/60-17
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Frame
Steel tube trellis
Not listed
Front Suspension
41 mm KYB telescopic fork with rubber gaiters, 120 mm travel
41mm telescopic fork, 125mm travel
Rear Suspension
Twin KYB shock absorbers with adjustable preload, 87 mm travel
Horizontal back-link swingarm, adjustable preload, 130mm travel
Rake
26 degrees
Not listed
Protection
Engine crash bars and engine bash plate
Not listed
Frame Type
Not listed
Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,405 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
125 mm

Dimensions

Length x Width x Height
2,180 x 860 x 1,115 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
1,450 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
800 mm
800 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
235 kg (223 kg dry)
192 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 L
12 litres
Length
Not listed
2,065 mm
Width
Not listed
800 mm
Height
Not listed
1,115 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display
3.5 in round colour TFT with a black aluminium meter visor; Eco mode emphasises speed, Sport mode the rev counter
Not listed
Connectivity
USB port
Not listed
Display Type
Not listed
Analogue and digital LCD: analogue speedometer and tachometer, digital odometer, 2 digital tripmeters
Gear Indicator
Not listed
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Traction Control
Yes, switchable
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes, standard, with a button on the left handlebar
Not listed
Anti-theft
Coded key system
Not listed
Side Stand Alarm
Yes, warns if you ride off with the stand down
Not listed
Other Features
Padded handlebar crossbrace, tank pads and knee pads, adjustable brake levers, retractable footpegs, radiator guard, drilled aluminium throttle body covers
Not listed
Linked Braking
Not listed
K-ACT

Lights

Headlight
Round full-LED headlamp with a compass-ring daytime running light, behind a chrome grille
LED
Indicators
Dynamic LED turn signals
Not listed
Tail Lamp
LED
Not listed
Taillight
Not listed
LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat
Flat, textured bench seat, 800 mm high
Not listed
Seating Capacity
2
Not listed
Seat Type
Not listed
Single piece seat. A flat, deeply padded one-piece retro bench shared by rider and pillion, wider than the Z650's unit, with a pillion grab rail behind it. Seat height 800 mm per Indian listings and 820 mm per Kawasaki official figures.
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Not applicable. Indian spec sheets list no under-seat storage for the Z650RS. The space beneath the removable seat carries the factory tool kit only.

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹8.34 Lakh
₹7.83 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Cromwell 1200 X₹8.34 Lakh Z650RS₹7.83 Lakh Z650RS ₹51,000 less

On-road price by city

Cromwell 1200 X Cromwell 1200 X against Z650RS Z650RS

CityCromwell 1200 XZ650RSGap
Mumbai₹9.63 Lakh₹9.05 LakhZ650RS ₹57,987 less
Pune₹9.63 Lakh₹9.05 LakhZ650RS ₹57,987 less
New Delhi₹9.3 Lakh₹8.74 LakhZ650RS ₹55,947 less
Bengaluru₹10.13 Lakh₹9.52 LakhZ650RS ₹61,047 less
Chennai₹9.63 Lakh₹9.05 LakhZ650RS ₹57,987 less
Hyderabad₹10.13 Lakh₹9.52 LakhZ650RS ₹61,047 less
Ahmedabad₹9.13 Lakh₹8.58 LakhZ650RS ₹54,927 less
Kolkata₹9.47 Lakh₹8.9 LakhZ650RS ₹56,967 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Cromwell 1200 X or the Z650RS?

The Z650RS, by ₹51,000 on the versions compared here: Cromwell 1200 X Cromwell 1200 X at ₹8.34 Lakh against Z650RS Z650RS at ₹7.83 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹9.3 Lakh against ₹8.74 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Cromwell 1200 X Cromwell 1200 X makes 83 PS and 108 Nm and the Z650RS Z650RS makes 68 PS and 64 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹24,712 a month for the Cromwell 1200 X and ₹23,225 for the Z650RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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