Lifan Custom V250 vs Starway-Chu Lan CL 250 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan Custom V250stacks up against the Starway-Chu Lan CL 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan Custom V250Starway-Chu Lan CL 250
Model year20202020
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp19 hp
Torque19 Nm18 Nm
Weight152 kg163 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3-18 / 5-15 3-18 / 5-15

Lifan Custom V250 vs Starway-Chu Lan CL 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan Custom V250 and the Starway-Chu Lan CL 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan Custom V250 brings 18 hp in a 152 kg package, while the Starway-Chu Lan CL 250 counters with 19 hp at 163 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: