Lifan LF125-9A - Specifications & Review

LF125-9A

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Articleid573301
CategorySport
MakeLifan
ModelLF125-9A
Year2012

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrontbrakesSingle disc. Optional drum
FrontsuspensionTelescopic Hydraulic
Fronttyre2.75-18
RearbrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
RearsuspensionDual shocks
Reartyre3.00-18

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke56.5 x 56.5 mm (2.2 x 2.2 inches)
Compression10.3:1
CoolingsystemLiquid
Displacement124.00 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
EnginedetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
ExhaustsystemBlack
Fuelconsumption2.10 litres/100 km (47.6 km/l or 112.01 mpg)
FuelsystemCarburettor
Gearbox5-speed
Greenhousegases48.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Power11.40 HP (8.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Topspeed90.0 km/h (55.9 mph)
Torque9.50 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.0 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
TransmissiontypefinaldriveChain

Other Specifications

ColoroptionsRed
CommentsChinese brand.
StarterElectric & kick

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight108.0 kg (238.1 pounds)
Fuelcapacity10.50 litres (2.77 gallons)
Overallheight1,170 mm (46.1 inches)
Overalllength2,060 mm (81.1 inches)
Overallwidth710 mm (28.0 inches)
Powerweightratio0.1056 HP/kg
Reservefuelcapacity1.00 litres (0.26 gallons)
Seatheight770 mm (30.3 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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