Lifan V16 - Specifications & Review

V16

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Articleid92548
CategoryAllround
MakeLifan
ModelV16
Year2020

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrontbrakesSingle disc
FrontsuspensionTelescopic fork
Fronttyre90/90-18
RearbrakesSingle disc
RearsuspensionSwing Arm
Reartyre130/90-15

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke49.0 x 66.0 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches)
ClutchWet multi-plate
Compression10.0:1
CoolingsystemAir
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
EnginetypeV2, four-stroke
Fuelconsumption2.70 litres/100 km (37.0 km/l or 87.12 mpg)
Gearbox5-speed
Greenhousegases62.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
IgnitionT.C.I
Power18.8 HP (13.7 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Topspeed120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)
Torque19.0 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 14.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM

Other Specifications

ColoroptionsBlack
CommentsModel id:LF250-E Chinese brand
StarterElectric

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight165.0 kg (363.8 pounds)
Fuelcapacity14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Overallheight1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Overalllength2300 mm (90.6 inches)
Overallwidth1000 mm (39.4 inches)
Powerweightratio0.1138 HP/kg
Seatheight700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

About Lifan

Country of Origin: China
Founder: Yin Mingshan
Best Known For: High-volume commuters/engines, global exports, and durable utility bikes

Company History

Lifan scaled from a small workshop into one of China’s major motorcycle and engine manufacturers by focusing on reliable commuter singles tailored to developing markets. The company’s strengths—casting quality, process control, and supplier discipline—show up in engines that start easily, sip fuel, and tolerate rough roads. Lifan’s export footprint is vast: Latin America, Africa, and Asia use Lifan-powered bikes for delivery, taxis, and family transport, supported by parts networks and documentation that independent mechanics trust. As global regulations tightened, Lifan adopted EFI, catalysts, and stronger braking, bringing modern safety and emissions compliance to segments long defined by carburetors. The firm also supplies engines and CKD kits to regional assemblers, multiplying local jobs and ensuring service familiarity. Historically, Lifan’s impact is infrastructural: millions of affordable trips that connect workers to jobs and kids to schools. While enthusiasts may chase premium marques, the quiet success of Lifan is measured in uptime and the way its engines underpin countless daily economies.

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