Italika 250 SZ vs Lifan SS2 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italika 250 SZstacks up against the Lifan SS2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItalika 250 SZLifan SS2
Model year20232020
Price
Engine223 cc223 cc
Horsepower18 hp17 hp
Torque18 Nm17 Nm
Weight126 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-17 / 130/70-17 100/80-17 / 120/80-17

Italika 250 SZ vs Lifan SS2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italika 250 SZ and the Lifan SS2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italika 250 SZ brings 18 hp in a 126 kg package, while the Lifan SS2 counters with 17 hp.

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: