2012
Lifan LF150-13H - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 994710 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Lifan |
| Model | LF150-13H |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic Hydraulic |
| Fronttyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Dual shocks |
| Reartyre | 100/90-16 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 62.0 x 62.0 mm (2.4 x 2.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 149.40 ccm (9.12 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 51.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Power | 11.53 HP (8.4 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
| Torque | 10.00 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange |
|---|---|
| Comments | Lifan is a Chinese brand. |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 128.0 kg (282.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 21.00 litres (5.55 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1,080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0901 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 780 mm (30.7 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.