Lifan LF250 Cruiser vs Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan LF250 Cruiserstacks up against the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan LF250 CruiserHonda CB 250 RS (reduced effect)
Model year20091982
Price
Engine248 cc248 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Torque18 Nm
Weight137 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires3.00-18 / 3.50-18

Lifan LF250 Cruiser vs Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan LF250 Cruiser and the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan LF250 Cruiser brings its published horsepower in a 137 kg package, while the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) 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: