V16

2020 Lifan V16 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Lifan's allround motorcycle lineup, the 2020 Lifan V16 relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18.8 HP (13.7 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 75.5 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 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 V16 measures 165 kg (364 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (8.78 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 700 mm (27.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,520 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 519 km (322 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph).