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Brixton Cromwell 1200 X vs Kawasaki Z900

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 31 Oct 2026.

Brixton Cromwell 1200 X
Kawasaki Z900

Brixton

Cromwell 1200 X

From ₹8.34 Lakh

Full Cromwell 1200 X page Change

Kawasaki

Z900

From ₹9.99 Lakh

Full Z900 page Change
Brixton Cromwell 1200 XCromwell 1200 X · ₹8.34 Lakh
Kawasaki Z900Z900 · ₹9.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Cromwell 1200 X: ₹8.34 Lakh (ahead) Z900: ₹9.99 Lakh Cromwell 1200 X ₹1.65 lakh cheaper
Braking Cromwell 1200 X: Dual-channel ABS Z900: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Cromwell 1200 X: 22 kmpl (ahead) Z900: 20.8 kmpl Claimed
Power Cromwell 1200 X: 83 PS Z900: 123.6 bhp (ahead) Torque 108 vs 98.6 Nm
Weight Cromwell 1200 X: 235 kg Z900: 212 kg Seat height 800 vs 820 mm

Pick the Cromwell 1200 X for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the Z900 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹8.34 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹9.3 Lakh
₹11.11 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹24,712 a month
₹29,521 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
83 PS
123.6 bhp
Torque
108 Nm
98.6 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
22 kmpl
20.8 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Scrambler-style neo-retro motorcycle
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
Standard 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
Two-cylinder, four-stroke, inline twin, 8 valves, SOHC, liquid-cooled, 270 degree crank
Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Inline-Four, DOHC, 16 Valves
Displacement
1,222 cc (98.6 mm bore x 80 mm stroke)
948 cc
Compression Ratio
10.1:1
11.8:1
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
Gears
6-speed constant mesh
6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up
Clutch
Multi-plate oil-bath clutch with FCC anti-hopping action
Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper
Riding Modes
Eco and Sport (same power in both; Sport opens the throttle more quickly)
Rain, Road, Sport, possibly a 4th Rider mode, sources disagree on count
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
73.4 mm x 56 mm
Cooling
Not listed
Liquid Cooled
Drivetrain
Not listed
Chain Drive

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Dual 310 mm perforated discs, Nissin 2-piston floating callipers
Dual Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston caliper
Rear Brakes
Single 260 mm perforated disc, Nissin 2-piston floating calliper
Disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper
Braking System
Bosch 9.1 dual-channel
Dual Channel, switchable
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
120/70-17, radial, tubeless
Rear Tyre
150/70 R17, Pirelli Scorpion STR (block pattern), tubeless
180/55-17, radial, tubeless
Frame
Steel tube trellis
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension
41 mm KYB telescopic fork with rubber gaiters, 120 mm travel
41 mm inverted fork, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension
Twin KYB shock absorbers with adjustable preload, 87 mm travel
Horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 140mm travel
Rake
26 degrees
Not listed
Protection
Engine crash bars and engine bash plate
Not listed
Wheels
Not listed
Alloy, 17-inch front and rear

Dimensions & Storage

Length x Width x Height
2,180 x 860 x 1,115 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
1,450 mm
1,450-1,455 mm, sources vary
Seat Height
800 mm
820-830 mm, sources vary
Ground Clearance
150 mm
145 mm
Kerb Weight
235 kg (223 kg dry)
212 kg
Fuel Tank
16 L
17 litres, 2.6 litre reserve
Seat Type
Flat, textured bench seat, 800 mm high
Split, with pillion grab rail
Seating Capacity
2
Not listed
Length
Not listed
2,065-2,070 mm
Width
Not listed
825-830 mm
Height
Not listed
1,075-1,080 mm
Storage
Not listed
No

Safety & Convenience

Traction Control
Yes, switchable
Yes, levels not specified
Cruise Control
Yes, standard, with a button on the left handlebar
Yes
Anti-theft
Coded key system
Not listed
Side-stand Cut-off
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
Quickshifter
Not listed
Yes, standard

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
3.5 in round colour TFT with a black aluminium meter visor; Eco mode emphasises speed, Sport mode the rev counter
5-inch color TFT digital
Connectivity
USB port
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes, Rideology app, call/SMS alerts
Navigation
Not listed
Yes
USB Charging
Not listed
Unconfirmed, likely absent

Lights

Headlights
Round full-LED headlamp with a compass-ring daytime running light, behind a chrome grille
LED with projector
Turn Indicators
Dynamic LED turn signals
LED, DRLs present
Tail Lights
LED
LED

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹8.34 Lakh
₹9.99 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 Z900₹9.99 Lakh Z900 ₹1.65 lakh more

On-road price by city

Cromwell 1200 X Cromwell 1200 X against Z900 Z900

CityCromwell 1200 XZ900Gap
Mumbai₹9.63 Lakh₹11.51 LakhCromwell 1200 X ₹1.88 lakh less
Pune₹9.63 Lakh₹11.51 LakhCromwell 1200 X ₹1.88 lakh less
New Delhi₹9.3 Lakh₹11.11 LakhCromwell 1200 X ₹1.81 lakh less
Bengaluru₹10.13 Lakh₹12.11 LakhCromwell 1200 X ₹1.98 lakh less
Chennai₹9.63 Lakh₹11.51 LakhCromwell 1200 X ₹1.88 lakh less
Hyderabad₹10.13 Lakh₹12.11 LakhCromwell 1200 X ₹1.98 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹9.13 Lakh₹10.91 LakhCromwell 1200 X ₹1.78 lakh less
Kolkata₹9.47 Lakh₹11.31 LakhCromwell 1200 X ₹1.84 lakh 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 Z900?

The Cromwell 1200 X, by ₹1.65 lakh on the versions compared here: Cromwell 1200 X Cromwell 1200 X at ₹8.34 Lakh against Z900 Z900 at ₹9.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹9.3 Lakh against ₹11.11 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Cromwell 1200 X claims 22 kmpl against 20.8 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Cromwell 1200 X Cromwell 1200 X makes 83 PS and 108 Nm and the Z900 Z900 makes 123.6 bhp and 98.6 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹24,712 a month for the Cromwell 1200 X and ₹29,521 for the Z900, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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