Built around Lifan's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2020 Lifan K19 pairs a 149 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 13.4 HP (9.8 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 12.8 Nm (9.4 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 89.9 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 K19 measures 160 kg (353 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (11.94 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 710 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,500 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 700 km (435 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 95 km/h (59 mph).
Specific Output
89.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.08 HP/kg (11.94 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~700 km (435 mi)
Engine
Displacement149.0 ccm (9.09 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power13.4 HP (9.8 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque12.8 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.4 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression11.4:1
Bore x Stroke58.5 x 55.6 mm (2.3 x 2.2 inches)
IgnitionT.C.I
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
ClutchWet multi-plate
Performance
Top Speed95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.00 litres/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases46.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwing arm
Wheelbase1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/90-16
Rear Tyre130/90-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight160.0 kg (352.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0838 HP/kg
Seat Height710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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