Cruisers
2006Lifan LF 250
22 fields on record
Built around a 248cc air-cooled four-stroke V-twin making 17.4 hp and 19 Nm, the 2006 Lifan LF 250 is a Chinese cruiser. It has a 5-speed gearbox and a 12-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 248.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- Not on record
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- 700 mm
- Power
- 17.4 HP (13.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Cruiser built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A cruiser from Lifan, built around a 248cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →21
out of 100Below average
The Lifan LF 250 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 75.6% of the time, 8.7 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 21% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
75.6%Passed first time
9.7%Failed outright
14.8%Fixed during test
4,000Typical miles
176Tests
Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Enfield ThunderBird 350 | 61 Good | 117 |
| 2 | Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar | 61 Good | 2,676 |
| 3 | Honda CMX 250 Rebel | 50 Average | 3,675 |
| 4 | Kymco Venox 250 | 29 Below average | 427 |
| 5 | Hyosung GV250 Aquila | 28 Below average | 247 |
| 6 | Lifan LF 250 | 21 Below average | 176 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 248.0 ccm
- Power
- 17.4 HP (13.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 19.0 Nm (1.9 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Bore x stroke
- 49.0 x 66.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCI
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 700 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Split cradle frame of round tubes in 7020 light alloy
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Swinging arm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Lifan LF 250?
The 2006 Lifan LF 250 has a Capacity of 248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Lifan LF 250 have?
The 2006 Lifan LF 250 has a Power of 17.4 HP (13.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Lifan LF 250 have?
The 2006 Lifan LF 250 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Lifan LF 250?
The 2006 Lifan LF 250 has a Torque of 19.0 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 14.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
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