Lifan LF250 V-Twin motorcycles?

[jjn]

While perusing some of the sellers of Chinese motorcycles, I ran across some Lifan, and I believe the model was LF250(?), which is the v-twin engine'd copy of the current Yamaha V Star 250. I think these were going for about $2999 when they were current. I think these may actually be new leftover 2009 models.

I had heard that these were very good motorcycles, and a pretty sweet engine. I had read a few comments somewhere that parts from the V Star fit the LF250. I think Lifan isn't selling new models in the US due to a snafu with EPA procedures from some years ago? It looks like Hooper Imports still sells parts for these engines at least.

Anyone have personal experience with these? I know Lifan was coming out with a 400cc v twin when the SHTF and blew everything for them.

Here is a youtube video of these:




I also read somewhere that Lifan was gearing up to reenter the US sometime this year. Can't remember where I read it, but it wqs an article.