Built around Lifan's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2013 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 and belt final drive. 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 3.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 258 km (160 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.
Specific Output
64.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.19 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–6,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~258 km (160 mi)
Engine
Displacement249.6 ccm (15.23 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power16.1 HP (11.7 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque19.5 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.4 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke63.5 x 66.8 mm (2.5 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionTCI
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet multiplate
Performance
Top Speed120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.10 litres/100 km (32.3 km/l or 75.88 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases71.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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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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