KP Mini

2017 Lifan KP Mini Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2017 Lifan KP Mini super motard motorcycle, Lifan relies on a 149 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.2 HP (8.9 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.8 Nm (8.7 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 81.9 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 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 Mini measures 109.8 kg (242 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 729 mm (28.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,219 mm (48 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 5.3-liter (1.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.81 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 293 km (182 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 97 km/h (60 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.