At the heart of the 2020 Lifan KP-200 sport motorcycle, Lifan utilizes a 198 cc (12.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 16.9 Nm (12.5 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 85.9 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 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 KP-200 measures 144.7 kg (319 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.51 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 636 km (395 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 121 km/h (75 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Lifan archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2017 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
85.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.51 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~636 km (395 mi)
Engine
Displacement198.0 ccm (12.08 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power17.0 HP (12.4 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque16.9 Nm (1.7 kgf-m or 12.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke65.5 x 58.8 mm (2.6 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed120.7 km/h (75.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases51.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionMulti-segment adjustable central shock absorber
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-17
Rear Tyre130/70-17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
WheelsAluminiumalloy rims
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight144.7 kg (319.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1175 HP/kg
Seat Height775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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