Lifan LF250 Elite vs Piaggio BV Tourer 250 (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecLifan LF250 ElitePiaggio BV Tourer 250
Model year20132011
Price$4,899
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower16 hp22 hp
Torque20 Nm23 Nm
Weight148 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.6 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 Piaggio BV Tourer 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan LF250 Elite and the Piaggio BV Tourer 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 Piaggio BV Tourer 250 counters with 22 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: