Lifan LF250 V-Twin motorcycles?

jjn · 06-26-2014, 06:13 PM

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.

FastDoc · 06-26-2014, 06:30 PM

I don't think any of us own one of these but they are highly desirable.

FastDoc · 06-26-2014, 06:33 PM

BTW I'll move this to the street, not dirt only forum ;-)

jjn · 06-26-2014, 08:54 PM

OOOPS! I'm very sorry to have put it in the wrong heading. I'l blame it on my advanced age.

SpudRider · 06-27-2014, 02:02 AM

I don't have any personal experience with this bike, but I also heard it was a good motorcycle. I also believe it does employ Yamaha parts.

06-26-2014, 06:13 PM	#1
jjn Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 206	Lifan LF250 V-Twin motorcycles? 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. __________________ Jon, in Keaau, Hawaii
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06-26-2014, 06:30 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I don't think any of us own one of these but they are highly desirable. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-26-2014, 06:33 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	BTW I'll move this to the street, not dirt only forum ;-) __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-26-2014, 08:54 PM	#4
jjn Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 206	OOOPS! I'm very sorry to have put it in the wrong heading. I'l blame it on my advanced age. __________________ Jon, in Keaau, Hawaii
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06-27-2014, 02:02 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I don't have any personal experience with this bike, but I also heard it was a good motorcycle. I also believe it does employ Yamaha parts. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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