Venom Lifan KPM 200 Cafe - Page 4

imapdog · 02-22-2020, 01:50 PM

paper work is in and monday i will get the tags.
i like this bike and how it rides. my 1st ride on a new bike sets the tone.
i love it! i was worried about my riding stance 6'2" lanky frame. i couldnt have a better setup, and cant wait to ride it to work(30 min ea way @55mph). it does have a huge jug of a gas tank. i opened it and discovered that some gas was already in it. lets see those other chondas try that. this tells me the fuel lines are good, besides how long do they expect this to be crated with gas in them? it was about 40 degrees and sunny on my short ride today. took some steep hills with no problem at all, and has to have more than 17hp. it doesn't vibrate like i expected it to, very smooth and fun in the s curves! it handles the rough pavement roads too. the exhaust is quiet! it also is a wide ride, not like the past few i have had.

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gotta say Lifan is pretty good!
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imapdog · 02-22-2020, 03:07 PM

da4design · 02-22-2020, 03:51 PM

very nice all around. interested to know how this compares to the hyosung and cb300f you have had. glad you are enjoying it!

**JerryHawk250** · 02-22-2020, 04:32 PM

Glad to see you like it and enjoying the Kpm200. I was out today enjoying my new bike too.

My poor Hawk was just sitting in the shed so took her out and made a few blocks to charge the battery. Made me realize how much low end torque the Hawk has. As soon as the new bike is broke in I think I'll port and deck the head.

Megadan · 02-22-2020, 08:26 PM

I have to admit, I kind of want one. I would have no qualms replacing my Hawk with this. I do kind of have to laugh a little about how loud the motor is compared to the exhaust though hahaha. The clatter is real.

imapdog · 02-23-2020, 08:33 AM

cant easily see the instrument cluster with a full face helmet on. is placed on the tank for peeps with open face helmet to see it easily. but on the other hand with it where it is you can see the road down in front of you without interference obstructing your view. i dont remember a bike iv had with this much vision of the road.

imapdog · 02-23-2020, 01:31 PM

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**JerryHawk250** · 02-23-2020, 04:25 PM

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That's the one I want. Once you go black you never go back.

besides everyone knows that the black bikes are the fastest. Lol

Keith · 02-23-2020, 04:57 PM

Looks like Orion in Texas is importing these too, they have both colors. https://www.orionpowersports.com/lif...2-yr-warranty/

How difficult would it be to remove the "strap" around the tank? That's the first thing I'd want to do if I got one... lol

**JerryHawk250** · 02-23-2020, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith

Looks like Orion in Texas is importing these too, they have both colors. https://www.orionpowersports.com/lif...2-yr-warranty/

How difficult would it be to remove the "strap" around the tank? That's the first thing I'd want to do if I got one... lol

That was my thought too. It looks like they are just screwed on at the top. Just wondering how the bottom was attached.

imapdog · 02-23-2020, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith

Looks like Orion in Texas is importing these too, they have both colors. https://www.orionpowersports.com/lif...2-yr-warranty/

How difficult would it be to remove the "strap" around the tank? That's the first thing I'd want to do if I got one... lol

i will have an answer for yall tomorrow about the straps on the gas tank. i will be heading over to the garage to put the tags on it and run tags illumination light. i think i owe it to yall since this has been asked a few times.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-23-2020, 08:14 PM

I'm glad the changed the turn signals. Originally they had some goofy looking check mark turn signals. Those look so much better.

Megadan · 02-23-2020, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

I'm glad the changed the turn signals. Originally they had some goofy looking check mark turn signals. Those look so much better.

Signals are easily changed in any case. I don't even mind the tank straps. I wish the price was just a bit lower, but otherwise this seems to be the best road bike alternative I have seen on the market.

imapdog · 02-24-2020, 04:35 PM

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imapdog · 02-24-2020, 04:48 PM

i am pretty sure this is an easy task to remove them. it appears to me that you would need to match up the other bolts around the gas tank lid. the belts attach underneath the tank and do not attach to anything other than the tank, so those can be removed easily.
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02-22-2020, 01:50 PM	#46
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	couldn't help myself to take a ride. paper work is in and monday i will get the tags. i like this bike and how it rides. my 1st ride on a new bike sets the tone. i love it! i was worried about my riding stance 6'2" lanky frame. i couldnt have a better setup, and cant wait to ride it to work(30 min ea way @55mph). it does have a huge jug of a gas tank. i opened it and discovered that some gas was already in it. lets see those other chondas try that. this tells me the fuel lines are good, besides how long do they expect this to be crated with gas in them? it was about 40 degrees and sunny on my short ride today. took some steep hills with no problem at all, and has to have more than 17hp. it doesn't vibrate like i expected it to, very smooth and fun in the s curves! it handles the rough pavement roads too. the exhaust is quiet! it also is a wide ride, not like the past few i have had.. gotta say Lifan is pretty good!
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02-22-2020, 04:32 PM	#49
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,562	Glad to see you like it and enjoying the Kpm200. I was out today enjoying my new bike too. My poor Hawk was just sitting in the shed so took her out and made a few blocks to charge the battery. Made me realize how much low end torque the Hawk has. As soon as the new bike is broke in I think I'll port and deck the head. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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02-22-2020, 08:26 PM	#50
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,028	I have to admit, I kind of want one. I would have no qualms replacing my Hawk with this. I do kind of have to laugh a little about how loud the motor is compared to the exhaust though hahaha. The clatter is real. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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02-23-2020, 08:33 AM	#51
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	note: cant easily see the instrument cluster with a full face helmet on. is placed on the tank for peeps with open face helmet to see it easily. but on the other hand with it where it is you can see the road down in front of you without interference obstructing your view. i dont remember a bike iv had with this much vision of the road. Last edited by imapdog; 02-23-2020 at 10:27 AM.
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02-23-2020, 01:31 PM	#52
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	in black
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02-22-2020, 03:07 PM	#47
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574
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02-22-2020, 03:51 PM	#48
da4design Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: texas Posts: 253	very nice all around. interested to know how this compares to the hyosung and cb300f you have had. glad you are enjoying it!
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02-23-2020, 04:57 PM	#54
Keith Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 41	Looks like Orion in Texas is importing these too, they have both colors. https://www.orionpowersports.com/lif...2-yr-warranty/ How difficult would it be to remove the "strap" around the tank? That's the first thing I'd want to do if I got one... lol __________________ https://www.youtube.com/bonafidepirate 2019 Orion RXB-250L 2005 HD Sportster 1200 Custom 2000 Polaris 500 Sportsman 4x4 1986 Honda XR600R
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02-23-2020, 08:14 PM	#57
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,562	I'm glad the changed the turn signals. Originally they had some goofy looking check mark turn signals. Those look so much better. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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02-24-2020, 04:35 PM	#59
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	tags on and lit up
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02-24-2020, 04:48 PM	#60
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	belts and buckles on gas tank i am pretty sure this is an easy task to remove them. it appears to me that you would need to match up the other bolts around the gas tank lid. the belts attach underneath the tank and do not attach to anything other than the tank, so those can be removed easily.
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