The Storr concept by Brixton, unveiled as a rugged-looking concept model during EICMA 2022 and using the same 486cc twin-cylinder engine as the brand’s existing Crossfire 500 models, is now it’s heading into production virtually unaltered, as revealed by new type-approval documents we’ve sighted from China, along with teaser information on the company’s website.
The production Storr 500, seen here for the first time, is all but identical to the original concept, including the same built-in, black crash protection panels either side of the signature horizontally-split headlight and even wearing the same military green paintwork, albeit without the concept’s additional graphics.
With the bike now type-approved in China, production is imminent . So an official announcement of the availability of the Storr (the name derives from a rock formation on the Isle of Skye off the coast of Scotland) can’t be far off.
Brixton describes the Storr thus: “Radically utilitarian, unashamedly bold, undeniably Brixton: the Storr was designed to tread the narrow path between essential Brixton purism and fresh, raw wildness. The name comes from the rock formation of the same name on the Isle of Skye in Scotland – the rugged design of the adventure bike is modelled on the wild landscape of the rugged north.
“Everything about the Storr serves a purpose, nothing is just tinsel. The high front not only gives it a striking presence, but also protects the rider from the elements and offers optimal visibility of the large TFT info screen. The side front panels protect the mighty steel fuel tank and offer mounting options for the most important travel utensils. Thanks to the slim ergonomics and the forward-sloping tank shoulders, you can stand comfortably on off-road stages and have sufficient clearance to move around. A large luggage rack is fitted at the rear and long bars for the pillion passenger can be adapted for various types of luggage.”
We’ll keep you posted as more detail come to hand.
WORDS: BEN PURVIS & DEAN MELLOR
