Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN vs Lifan KP250 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco 250 ST-R Racing ENstacks up against the Lifan KP250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 250 ST-R Racing ENLifan KP250
Model year20232020
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower19 hp
Torque22 Nm
Weight154 kg
Seat height28 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity0.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-17 / 140/70-17

Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN vs Lifan KP250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN and the Lifan KP250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN brings its published horsepower, while the Lifan KP250 counters with 19 hp at 154 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: