Piaggio BV Tourer 250 vs Lifan Elite 250 (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio BV Tourer 250Lifan Elite 250
Model year20112011
Price$4,899
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower22 hp16 hp
Torque23 Nm20 Nm
Weight148 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 140/70-16 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Piaggio BV Tourer 250 vs Lifan Elite 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio BV Tourer 250 and the Lifan Elite 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio BV Tourer 250 brings 22 hp, while the Lifan Elite 250 counters with 16 hp at 148 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: