LF250 Elite

2009 Lifan LF250 Elite Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Lifan's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Lifan LF250 Elite utilizes a 249.6 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.1 HP (11.7 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 19.5 Nm (14.4 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 64.5 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 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 LF250 Elite measures 148 kg (326 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.19 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,540 mm (60.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 8-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 400 km (249 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Lifan archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2009 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.