Lifan Royal 250 vs Veli VL250 KN (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan Royal 250stacks up against the Veli VL250 KN. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan Royal 250Veli VL250 KN
Model year20172016
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp18 hp
Torque19 Nm18 Nm
Weight152 kg152 kg
Seat height26 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-18 / 5.00-15 110/90-16 / 130/90-15

Lifan Royal 250 vs Veli VL250 KN — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan Royal 250 and the Veli VL250 KN usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan Royal 250 brings 18 hp in a 152 kg package, while the Veli VL250 KN counters with 18 hp at 152 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: