Jawa 250 vs Lifan LF 250-B (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecJawa 250Lifan LF 250-B
Model year19752013
Price
Engine246 cc248 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Weight136 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-18 / 3.25-18 3.00-18 / 130/90-15

Jawa 250 vs Lifan LF 250-B — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jawa 250 and the Lifan LF 250-B usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jawa 250 brings 17 hp, while the Lifan LF 250-B counters with its own power figure at 136 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: