04-07-2021, 05:54 PM | #1 |
Join Date: Nov 2019
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2021 Lifan KP-Mini SS3 (New Facelift)
Hi Guys,
Got our new Lifan KP-Mini SS3 in and did an unboxing video. This bike is Super Nice. The build quality just like the X-Pect and KPM is excellent. Oil looked good (though I changed it immediately). My only comparison is our Benelli TNT135 (which I sold). This bike is faster, feels more planted, and is a hoot. It's as fast (if not faster) than the X-Pect. Shinko's DS are on the to do list. I have the KP-Moto exhaust I'll be installing on it in another video. Here is the link if you are interested. |
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04-08-2021, 03:09 PM | #2 |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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I like that color. I do recall the EPA/DOT list in 2020 or '21 showing 2 different KPMinis; it appeared one had an upgraded engine. I recall a tad bit more horsepower was shown on the upgraded engine (maybe also called the NBF 2 like the KPM200 which also has an upgraded engine vs. the KPR/KP200). Some have insisted there is no difference in engines with the 'new' bikes (as shown on the American Lifan site) vs. the existing bikes.
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04-08-2021, 06:28 PM | #3 |
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Thank you, it's looks pretty sweet in the sun.
I'm pretty sure it stated NBF on it somewhere, I'll have to check again. But it's definitely as fast as the X-Pect for a 150cc, and it's carb'd. Not as fast as the KPM. Dunno what they did to the KPM, but it's pretty fast (to me) and it's bone stock. |
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04-08-2021, 09:28 PM | #4 | |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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The home site does not state anything 'improved' for the Mini, other than 'NBF engine' but the American Lifan site shows the 'New' Mini at 13 hp, and I could have sworn when we first got it a few years ago, it was advertised at 12 hp which, combined with the 5-speed transmission, was still an improvement over the name-brand Grom and Z125. Are you going to start selling Lifan bikes at a dealership? You have 3 of them if memory serves me correct, like you are evaluating them. Heck, you could probably write them off as a business expense!
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04-09-2021, 07:32 AM | #5 |
Join Date: Nov 2019
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Lol, you you are correct. I have three of them. I do evaluate them, but unfortunately I also pay for them.
The X-Pect is rated at 14hp and the Mini at 13 and the X-Pect is a bit heavier 286. The KPM is almost 17hp but is also 330ish lbs. I've thought about becoming a dealer, but have no clue how to do that. In the meantime, I ride one here, one there and make a few video's. |
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04-11-2021, 09:55 PM | #6 |
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Oregon and Nebraska
Posts: 10
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Nice! I have an orange one too! But it’s been giving me some trouble at idle. It runs fine if I crank it up high (around 3K) but... yea. It is a great bike. Shifts smooth, runs well and it’s a lot of fun!
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04-12-2021, 07:55 AM | #7 |
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 99
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Might wanna check your AF ratio and your valves.
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