Lifan KPT400 - Page 2

Sport Rider · 01-30-2023, 08:54 AM

Yep.....a KPX400 would be about right.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-30-2023, 09:04 AM

Unfortunately one of the guys at American Lifan over the weekend told me it doesn't look like the KPT 400 will be available before the summer. Herbie and I are planning a trip along the Gulf Coast. I guess I'll have to rig out the Vulcan S for the trip unless I run across another bike I like. Don't get me wrong. The Vulcan S is a comfortable bike. Just don't know how comfortable it will be after a couple of thousand miles. lol

outboardr · 10-21-2023, 05:02 AM

Jerry, what is the weight on the kpt400?
Who is the importer ?

**JerryHawk250** · 10-21-2023, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by outboardr

Jerry, what is the weight on the kpt400?
Who is the importer ?

About 495 lbs. American Lifan is the importer and will be sold through dealers like Venommotorsports.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-03-2023, 02:24 PM

I can't wait. lol Link To Video
https://jerryhawk250.com/wp-content/.../11/KPT400.mp4

Zapkin · 11-03-2023, 03:08 PM

too heavy for me I reckon. I've fallen once and almost a couple of times trying to turn around on crappy roads. maybe once I get better at riding, but man it looks heavy!

**JerryHawk250** · 11-03-2023, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapkin

too heavy for me I reckon. I've fallen once and almost a couple of times trying to turn around on crappy roads. maybe once I get better at riding, but man it looks heavy!

It weighs the same as my Vulcan S. The Vulcan S feels light.

McQueen216 · 11-06-2023, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

About 495 lbs.

Holllllllly

outboardr · 11-06-2023, 09:47 PM

Jerry, I don't see it on the epa list? Now this list apparently from August, so if in testing right now that would explain its absence.
https://www.epa.gov/system/files/doc...6-present.xlsx

bigdano711 · 11-07-2023, 05:52 AM

I must be the only one to think, "Oh HELL NO!". That bike looks ugly AND top heavy. Somebody spiked the designer's coffee with LSD. I think they're first offering in this size should be a more traditional design, then offer something wild like this the following year.

Chris_Top_Her · 02-09-2024, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdano711

I must be the only one to think, "Oh HELL NO!". That bike looks ugly AND top heavy. Somebody spiked the designer's coffee with LSD. I think they're first offering in this size should be a more traditional design, then offer something wild like this the following year.

That's the best part.. it looks like an old Honda scooter, or a Pan America from Wish lol.

Thumper · 02-09-2024, 07:27 AM

Add some gear into the luggage and fill'er up and you are looking at 600 lbs, plus your weight. Gee.
That seems on the heavy side for adventure sport, isn't it? And the weight is high centered. I don't think I could pick it up

**JerryHawk250** · 02-09-2024, 08:05 AM

Why is everyone freaking out about the weight? What are you comparing it to? Looks like it falls into the same weight class.

Kpt 400 - 495 lbs with luggage
Yamaha TÉNÉRÉ 700-452 lbs + luggage
V-Strom 650-528 lb. including Luggage
VERSYS 650 LT 482.9 lb* + luggage
AFRICA TWIN -505 lbs + luggage

Thumper · 02-09-2024, 01:24 PM

Don't get me wrong. I am sure it is great as a road bike, perfect for light touring and some forest roads.
The vertical twin engine looks like fun, and the bike is loaded with features.

Sport Rider · 04-15-2024, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Why is everyone freaking out about the weight? What are you comparing it to? Looks like it falls into the same weight class.

Kpt 400 - 495 lbs with luggage
Yamaha TÉNÉRÉ 700-452 lbs + luggage
V-Strom 650-528 lb. including Luggage
VERSYS 650 LT 482.9 lb* + luggage
AFRICA TWIN -505 lbs + luggage

in this lightweight ADV and Dual Sport category, EVERYONE is preoccupied with weight. with my KLR, everyone talks about how heavy it is compared to xxx, blah, blah, blah. Coming from larger bikes I just scratch my head and wonder if everyone riding these bikes are 90 pound weaklings or something. Just pick the dang bike up and keep going.

the other bikes you list are not in the same category as the KPT. Himalayan, CSC's 450, KTM 390 ADV, Maybe Triumph Scrambler, Honda CB500x.

Here's an interesting read regarding light weight ADV bikes. But just keep in mind that these guys don't care about price. Some people are just rich.

https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/a...0-lbs.1333329/

BTW....my KLR (gen 1) is listed as 412 pounds. Not sure if the KPT is with equipment or not.

Side note regarding the Lifan....that is one UGLY front end. And I would not want hard bags. they break legs.

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JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,555	I can't wait. lol Link To Video https://jerryhawk250.com/wp-content/.../11/KPT400.mp4 __________________ 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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11-03-2023, 03:08 PM	#6
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02-09-2024, 07:27 AM	#12
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,277	Add some gear into the luggage and fill'er up and you are looking at 600 lbs, plus your weight. Gee. That seems on the heavy side for adventure sport, isn't it? And the weight is high centered. I don't think I could pick it up __________________ -2022 5 speed Templar X Orange, OEM 51T rear sprocket, 14T front sprocket -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross), less than 10 hours on it
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01-30-2023, 08:54 AM	#1
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,038	Yep.....a KPX400 would be about right.
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10-21-2023, 05:02 AM	#3
outboardr Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 42	Jerry, what is the weight on the kpt400? Who is the importer ?
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11-06-2023, 09:47 PM	#9
outboardr Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 42	Jerry, I don't see it on the epa list? Now this list apparently from August, so if in testing right now that would explain its absence. https://www.epa.gov/system/files/doc...6-present.xlsx
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02-09-2024, 08:05 AM	#13
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,555	Why is everyone freaking out about the weight? What are you comparing it to? Looks like it falls into the same weight class. Kpt 400 - 495 lbs with luggage Yamaha TÉNÉRÉ 700-452 lbs + luggage V-Strom 650-528 lb. including Luggage VERSYS 650 LT 482.9 lb* + luggage AFRICA TWIN -505 lbs + luggage __________________ 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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02-09-2024, 01:24 PM	#14
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,277	Don't get me wrong. I am sure it is great as a road bike, perfect for light touring and some forest roads. The vertical twin engine looks like fun, and the bike is loaded with features. __________________ -2022 5 speed Templar X Orange, OEM 51T rear sprocket, 14T front sprocket -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross), less than 10 hours on it Last edited by Thumper; 02-09-2024 at 02:06 PM.
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