Earlier in April this year, Brixton Motorcycles announced its entry in the Indian market with four models. The company had partnered with KAW Veloce Motors for a sales and distribution network in the country. The deal aimed at launching an exclusive range of motorcycles tailored for the Indian audience.
Besides, the British brand also aimed at establishing a manufacturing facility in India tailor for local requirements in partnership with KAW Veloce Motors. Brixton has now finally announced bookings for the first set of models through its social media handles. Pre-bookings for the first set of Brixton bikes have commenced at a token amount of Rs 2,999.
Brixton Motorcycles in India
Interested buyers can register their interest by visiting the link given in the social media handles. Brixton had confirmed that it would launch two 1200cc models in the form of Cromwell 1200 and Cromwell 1200X, and two 500c bikes namely Crossfire 500X and Crossfire 500 XC. The bikes are slated for an official launch in November.
The Crossfire 500X is a classic-inspired roadster, perfect for city streets. Its sibling, the 500 XC, is a scrambler designed for light off-roading, featuring rugged tires and longer suspension travel. Both models are powered by a 486cc twin-cylinder engine producing 47 bhp and 43 Nm of torque.
The flagship Cromwell range follows a similar pattern. The Cromwell 1200 is a stylish roadster, while the 1200X is a more capable scrambler. Both share the same 1,222cc twin-cylinder engine, delivering 82 bhp and 108 Nm of peak torque. Being flagship models, the Cromwell 1200 and 1200 X boast premium components, including KYB suspension. The 1200X, with its off-road-oriented design, is expected to offer greater suspension travel for tackling challenging terrain.
These motorcycles are designed at Brixton’s Austrian design centre, and will be manufactured in a new state-of-the-art facility owned by KAW Veloce in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. All four models embody the brand’s neo-retro design philosophy, a segment which continues to rage in the premium motorcycle market.
Brixton will be launching 15 MotoHaus-inspired by the end of 2024 and expanding to 50 by the following year. This plan involves kick starting operations in 13 cities including Pune/PCMC, Mumbai, Thane, Nashik, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Cochin, Coimbatore, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vapi, and Panjim.
The partnership between Brixton and KAW Veloce has outlined a two-phase expansion plan. In the first phase, the JV intends to establish a production facility with an annual capacity of over 40,000 units in Kolhapur. The objective is to introduce the existing Brixton motorcycle range, with engine capacities ranging from 500cc to 1200cc.
