At the heart of the 2008 Lifan LF250 Cobra trial motorcycle, Lifan features a 223 cc (13.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 19.4 HP (14.2 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21 Nm (15.5 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm. With a specific output of 87 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the LF250 Cobra measures 115 kg (254 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.93 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6-liter (1.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 300 km (186 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
87 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.17 HP/kg (5.93 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~300 km (186 mi)
Engine
Displacement223.0 ccm (13.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power19.4 HP (14.2 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM
Bore x Stroke65.5 x 66.2 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
ClutchWet multiplate
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.00 litres/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases46.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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