At the heart of the 2023 Lifan KPX250 super motard motorcycle, Lifan utilizes a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 20.5 Nm (15.1 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.3 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 KPX250 measures 151.1 kg (333 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.56 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 904 mm (35.6 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control. The 11.36-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 406 km (252 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 2023 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
80.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.56 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~406 km (252 mi)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power20.0 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque20.5 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.1 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression8.7:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 61.4 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionCDI
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multiplate
Performance
Top Speed120.7 km/h (75.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.80 litres/100 km (35.7 km/l or 84.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases65.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionMonoshock
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre120/90-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
WheelsWire spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight151.1 kg (333.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1324 HP/kg
Seat Height904 mm (35.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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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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