Lifan Chimp 100 vs Honda CRF100F (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan Chimp 100stacks up against the Honda CRF100F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan Chimp 100Honda CRF100F
Model year20112016
Price—$2,880
Engine97 cc99 cc
Horsepower7 hp—
Torque6 Nm—
Weight76 kg—
Seat height—31 mm
Fuel capacity—1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-18 / 3.00-16 2.50-19 / 3.00-16

Lifan Chimp 100 vs Honda CRF100F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan Chimp 100 and the Honda CRF100F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan Chimp 100 brings 7 hp in a 76 kg package, while the Honda CRF100F counters with its own power figure.

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: