Brixton Crossfire 500 X vs DKW NZ 500 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Brixton Crossfire 500 Xstacks up against the DKW NZ 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBrixton Crossfire 500 XDKW NZ 500
Model year20231941
Price$6,999
Engine486 cc489 cc
Horsepower47 hp19 hp
Torque43 Nm
Weight195 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 3.5-19 / 3.5-19

Brixton Crossfire 500 X vs DKW NZ 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Brixton Crossfire 500 X and the DKW NZ 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Brixton Crossfire 500 X brings 47 hp, while the DKW NZ 500 counters with 19 hp at 195 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: