Lifan Elite 250 vs Yamaha Morphous (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecLifan Elite 250Yamaha Morphous
Model year20112008
Price$5,299
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower16 hp
Torque20 Nm
Weight148 kg185 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/70-M13 / 130/70-M13

Lifan Elite 250 vs Yamaha Morphous — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan Elite 250 and the Yamaha Morphous usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan Elite 250 brings 16 hp in a 148 kg package, while the Yamaha Morphous counters with its own power figure at 185 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: