At the heart of the 2012 Lifan LF150-13H sport motorcycle, Lifan utilizes a 149.4 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.5 HP (8.4 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 77 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,500 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 LF150-13H measures 128 kg (282 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.13 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 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 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 955 km (593 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
77 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.13 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~955 km (593 mi)
Engine
Displacement149.4 ccm (9.12 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.5 HP (8.4 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke62.0 x 62.0 mm (2.4 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
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
Frame TypeSteel
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Wheelbase1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre100/90-16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight128.0 kg (282.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0901 HP/kg
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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