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Lifan Camel 150 2020 Lifan Camel 150 vs Kawasaki W230 ABS

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Engine & Power Specs Seat Height & Motorcycle Fit Sport vs Touring vs Cruiser Weight & Ownership Factors
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Bike B
Lifan Camel 150
36
/100 Β· Commuter
W230 ABS
38
/100 Β· Commuter
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Lifan Camel 150 2020 Lifan Camel 150 (2020) Kawasaki W230 ABS (2026)
POWER TORQUE AGILITY ERGONOMICS RANGE W230 ABS Power: 28/100 (17 HP) W230 ABS Torque: 34/100 (19 Nm) W230 ABS Agility: 85/100 (133 kg dry) W230 ABS Ergonomics: 83/100 (744 mm) W230 ABS Range: 86/100 (~390 km (11.7L)) Lifan Camel 150 Power: 24/100 (12.3 HP) Lifan Camel 150 Torque: 26/100 (11.2 Nm) Lifan Camel 150 Agility: 93/100 (122 kg dry) Lifan Camel 150 Ergonomics: 73/100 (785 mm) Lifan Camel 150 Range: 98/100 (~522 km (12L))
24/100 (12.3 HP) Power (17 HP) 28/100
26/100 (11.2 Nm) Torque (19 Nm) 34/100
93/100 (122 kg dry) Agility (133 kg dry) 85/100
73/100 (785 mm) Ergonomics (744 mm) 83/100
98/100 (~522 km (12L)) Range (~390 km (11.7L)) 86/100
Key Insights
B W230 ABS scores higher overall (38 vs 36)
B W230 ABS produces more power (17 HP vs 12.3 HP)
A Lifan Camel 150 is lighter (122 kg vs 133 kg dry) β€” easier to handle
B W230 ABS has better power-to-weight ratio (0.128 vs 0.101 hp/kg dry)
Spec Lifan Camel 150 2020 Lifan Camel 150
2020
Kawasaki W230 ABS
2026
Category Unspecified category Unspecified category
Year 2020 2026
Displacement 149.0 ccm (9.09 cubic inches) 250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches) βœ“
Power 12.3 HP (9.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM 17.0 HP (12.7 kW) βœ“
Torque 11.2 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM 19.0 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 14.0 ft.lbs) @ 5800 RPM βœ“
Top Speed 98.0 km/h (60.9 mph) β€”
Gearbox 5-speed 6-speed, return shift
Final Drive β€” Sealed chain
Front Suspension Telescopic hydraulic 37mm telescopic fork/4.6 in
Rear Suspension Swingarm with monoshock Twin shocks with spring preload adjustability/3.7 in
Front Tyre 2.75-18 90/90-18
Rear Tyre 3-18 110/90-17
Front Brakes Single disc Single 265mm disc with 2-piston calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake) Single 220mm disc with 1-piston caliper, ABS
Dry Weight 122.0 kg (269.0 pounds) βœ“ 133.0 kg (293.3 pounds)
Wet Weight β€” 143.0 kg (315.3 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.1008 HP/kg 0.1278 HP/kg βœ“
Seat Height 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. 744 mm (29.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity 12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons) βœ“ 11.73 litres (3.10 US gallons)
Oil Capacity 1.00 litres (1.06 US quarts) 1.80 litres (1.90 US quarts)
Wheelbase 1280 mm (50.4 inches) 1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Ground Clearance β€” 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 4T (API SL/SN / JASO MA2) SAE 10W-40 / 10W-50 Synthetic 4T (API SN / JASO MA2)
Spark Plugs NGK CR8E / CPR8EA-9 NGK CR8E / CR9E
Battery 12V 6Ah / 7Ah (YTX7L-BS) 12V 7Ah / 9Ah (YTX7L-BS / YTX9-BS)
Front Tire Pressure 1.8 bar (26 psi) 2.0 bar (29 psi)
Rear Tire Pressure 2.0 bar (29 psi) 2.2 bar (32 psi)
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Motorcycle Fit & Seat Height Comparison Guide

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