04-01-2024, 09:07 AM | #1 |
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Lifan Lycan V twin 250
So call me crazy. I did it again and bought another bike. I've been wanting the Lycan 250 ever since it came out a few years back, but was never in stock when I was able to buy one. I owned a 1989 Yamaha Route 66, better known as the V Star 250 now for many years and loved that bike. With the EPA giving Lifan along with other Chinese manufacture trouble on getting EPA approval, American Lifan has only gotten one bike approved, The KP Mini 150RS. It doesn't look promising that the rest of the Lifan line will get any approval for 2024. Venom Motorsports has bought up the remaining KPX 250 and Lycan 250 stock in order to make sure the have Lifan bikes to sell this year. This is wee i decided I'll buy the Lycan just so i could have one. It made sine in my head anyway. lol The bike is scheduled to be delivered on Wednesday.
I'm also looking to get a nice touring bike and sell the Vulcan S. I plan on starting to do some long road trips, so need to upgrade to something more suited. I'm looking at several different option from buying used and new.
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04-03-2024, 07:40 AM | #2 |
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Bikes out for delivery. Scheduled to be deliver this afternoon.
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04-03-2024, 02:22 PM | #3 |
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The bike was delivered early. It arrive right before lunch. Can't wait to get home and start assembling. Bike is insured and I'll get it registered and tagged before the bikes even assembled. lol
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04-03-2024, 06:26 PM | #4 |
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Where’s the pictures!
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04-04-2024, 12:13 AM | #5 |
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04-04-2024, 01:27 AM | #6 |
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I always had a mild interest in the Lycan 250, but the 5k price most places were asking for it always turned me away from it. I see that Venom now has it for $3500. That makes it more worth it for sure. How cramped do you think 6ft 4 me would be on one? I keep toying with the idea of a scooter for work commuting, but this would be more fun and fill that same role.
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04-04-2024, 07:48 AM | #8 |
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It got dark on me last night so not too many pictures. I did shoot some video. I started editing last night in hopes of having a video this morning. Something happened with my audio. most of the second half of the videos had no audio. I guess I'll have to voice over the second half tonight.
I did take the bike out for a short ride. The bike is so smooth and comfortable. Shifting is nice and smooth just like my KPX. Even though it was a little on the chilly side this morning, I did take it to work. Here's a few pictures.
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04-04-2024, 07:51 AM | #9 |
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Here's a short clip on How she sounds. Yeah, I did miss 2nd gear. lol I wasn't used to the floor boards and having to lift a little more on the shifter. I need to do a slight adjustment for my Boots.
https://youtube.com/shorts/_IcJePcP_...k44aAVead29XkB
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04-04-2024, 02:08 PM | #10 |
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That bike sounds awesome, and a good looking bike to boot. I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts on it after riding it a while
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04-04-2024, 02:17 PM | #11 |
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My ride into work this morning was nice. Bike really handles well. Fits me perfect. I'll take the long way home after work. lol
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04-04-2024, 08:48 PM | #13 |
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Quick like walk around video.
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It does sound good. Even for a small twin is still has that rumble to it. Such a nice looking bike too.
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Yeah, I like the sound of it. And I'll bet it makes more torque than a 250 single. Interesting engine.
I still don't know why there is this invisible barrier at 250cc for most Chinese bikes. Maybe it is a domestic regulation there. 400cc or more would make sense for a Vtwin!
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