At the heart of the 2020 Lifan Cub-Adv 2020 2020 Lifan Cub-Adv scooter motorcycle, Lifan Cub-Adv 2020 relies on a 119.7 cc (7.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8.1 HP (5.9 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 8.5 Nm (6.3 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 67.7 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the 2020 Lifan Cub-Adv measures 105 kg (231 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.96 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,260 mm (49.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 3.7-liter (1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 231 km (144 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 90 km/h (56 mph).
Specific Output
67.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.08 HP/kg (12.96 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~231 km (144 mi)
Engine
Displacement119.7 ccm (7.30 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power8.1 HP (5.9 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque8.5 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke52.4 x 55.5 mm (2.1 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionCDI
LubricationWet sump forced lubrication with trochoidal pump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
ClutchAutomatic centrifugal dry clutch
DrivelineV-belt automatic transmission (CVT)
Performance
Top Speed90.0 km/h (55.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption1.60 litres/100 km (62.5 km/l or 147.01 mpg)
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel underbone frame
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic
Rear SuspensionUnit swingarm with hydraulic shock absorber(s)
Wheelbase1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.70-17
Rear Tyre2.75-17
Front Tire Pressure1.8 bar (26 psi)
Rear Tire Pressure2.0 bar (29 psi)
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
WheelsCast aluminium alloy rims
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight105.0 kg (231.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0771 HP/kg
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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