Lifan LF250 Elite vs Malaguti Password 250 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan LF250 Elitestacks up against the Malaguti Password 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan LF250 EliteMalaguti Password 250
Model year20132010
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower16 hp21 hp
Torque20 Nm21 Nm
Weight148 kg162 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 110/70-16 / 140/70-16

Lifan LF250 Elite vs Malaguti Password 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan LF250 Elite and the Malaguti Password 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan LF250 Elite brings 16 hp in a 148 kg package, while the Malaguti Password 250 counters with 21 hp at 162 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: