Herald Phantom 250 vs Lifan Royal 250 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Herald Phantom 250stacks up against the Lifan Royal 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHerald Phantom 250Lifan Royal 250
Model year20182017
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower21 hp18 hp
Torque20 Nm19 Nm
Weight120 kg152 kg
Seat height31 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-18 / 5.00-15

Herald Phantom 250 vs Lifan Royal 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Herald Phantom 250 and the Lifan Royal 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Herald Phantom 250 brings 21 hp in a 120 kg package, while the Lifan Royal 250 counters with 18 hp at 152 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: