At the heart of the 2009 Lifan Matrix 125 scooter motorcycle, Lifan relies on a 124.6 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 7 HP (5.1 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 56.2 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Matrix 125 measures 104 kg (229 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (14.86 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,235 mm (48.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.8-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 390 km (242 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
56.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (14.86 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~390 km (242 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.6 ccm (7.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power7.0 HP (5.1 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke52.4 x 57.8 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionC.D.I
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchDry auto-centrifugal
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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