Lifan LF50QT-2A Metro vs WK Retro 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan LF50QT-2A Metrostacks up against the WK Retro 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan LF50QT-2A MetroWK Retro 50
Model year20082007
Price$1,495
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp4 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight87 kg90 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity1.0 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires-1

Lifan LF50QT-2A Metro vs WK Retro 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan LF50QT-2A Metro and the WK Retro 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan LF50QT-2A Metro brings 3 hp in a 87 kg package, while the WK Retro 50 counters with 4 hp at 90 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: