Built around Lifan's sport motorcycle platform, the 2020 Lifan Camel 150 utilizes a 149 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.3 HP (9 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.2 Nm (8.3 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 82.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 Camel 150 measures 122 kg (269 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.92 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,280 mm (50.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 522 km (324 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 98 km/h (61 mph).
Specific Output
82.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.92 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~522 km (324 mi)
Engine
Displacement149.0 ccm (9.09 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power12.3 HP (9.0 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque11.2 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.4:1
Bore x Stroke62.0 x 49.5 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
ClutchHand-clutched
Performance
Top Speed98.0 km/h (60.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.30 litres/100 km (43.5 km/l or 102.27 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases53.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic
Wheelbase1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre3-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight122.0 kg (269.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1011 HP/kg
Seat Height785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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