01-21-2021, 03:53 PM | #1 |
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2021 Lifan KPV150 coming to the US
American Lifan posted on their facebook page that the KPV150 adventure scoot is coming later this year. Not sure if anyone else cares but I'm really excited about this bike. Liquid cooled EFI 150cc. I think this will fit a perfect niche where there aren't many options. I want something a bit nicer and more powerful than my Tao 150 but I don't want a big cruiser style scooter. I haven't seen a price yet but I plan on getting one as soon as a dealer gets them in.
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01-21-2021, 07:39 PM | #2 |
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COOL!
I saw this on LifanMotos.net last night! Yeah..I'm REALLY digging it and it may just become number 2 on my list (Kymco AK550 is number 1...I know..not the same thing, but that Kymco ROCKS). Lifan makes quality bikes, cars, etc... Can't go wrong with them. I'm keeping an eye out.
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01-21-2021, 08:10 PM | #3 |
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Looking at lifanmotos.net site, I see 9.0 kw (12hp) and 93 kph top speed. The top speed is a little low considering most Chinese 150cc scooters are reaching around that. I know my TGB 151cc delivery scooter could hit around 58 to 60 mph, and it was rated at 10 hp. I think the Lifan is a great looking scooter and I like the idea of liquid-cooling and fuel-injection on a scooter, but when I used a downtown L.A. restaurant's SMax at a side job I had a couple years ago, that thing could hit an indicated 78 mph. I actually wouldn't mind having the Lifan scooter as an around town bike, so I wouldn't mind if it really couldn't hit 60, but it seems a little tame as far as the specs go. Then again, it is a different scooter made for 'offroad-ish' uses.
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01-21-2021, 11:04 PM | #5 |
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More than a few, I hope! I'm a Kymco guy...but I love all scooters.
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Nuff said. olds_cool63 ======= Johnny Pag Pagsta (replaced 50cc engine with 110cc, modded-out) 2007 Tank Vision Topline Khaos (cosmetic mods, cherry-bombs) 2005 Kymco Vitality 50 2T (70cc big bore kit, other race mods...tops out at 67mph) 2008 Hyosung GT250 (cosmetic mods) 2001 Suzuki Bandit GFS1200S (cosmetic and slight mods...150mph+) |
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02-03-2021, 04:59 PM | #6 | |
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02-07-2021, 01:22 AM | #7 |
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I wonder how much under seat storage it has?
I haven't seen any info online about it. I emailed American Lifan for availability/pricing. Got a canned message stating someone will get back with me.
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Nuff said. olds_cool63 ======= Johnny Pag Pagsta (replaced 50cc engine with 110cc, modded-out) 2007 Tank Vision Topline Khaos (cosmetic mods, cherry-bombs) 2005 Kymco Vitality 50 2T (70cc big bore kit, other race mods...tops out at 67mph) 2008 Hyosung GT250 (cosmetic mods) 2001 Suzuki Bandit GFS1200S (cosmetic and slight mods...150mph+) |
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02-07-2021, 01:30 AM | #8 |
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Opps! Spoke to soon...saw American Lifan finally responded.
They stated to keep an eye on their FB page for availability/pricing. I guess we'll see...
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Nuff said. olds_cool63 ======= Johnny Pag Pagsta (replaced 50cc engine with 110cc, modded-out) 2007 Tank Vision Topline Khaos (cosmetic mods, cherry-bombs) 2005 Kymco Vitality 50 2T (70cc big bore kit, other race mods...tops out at 67mph) 2008 Hyosung GT250 (cosmetic mods) 2001 Suzuki Bandit GFS1200S (cosmetic and slight mods...150mph+) |
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02-10-2021, 09:34 PM | #9 |
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I know it is designed for a different use, but I do prefer the flat floor scooters for the utility of them. When I rode the Honda Metropolitan 50 or the Yamaha SMax for the downtown L.A. restaurant I worked a side job at a couple years ago, both had flat floors (they were bought for that reason). My TGB delivery scooter has a flat floor, even though it has a large delivery container built in, and I have used the flat floor a couple times.
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I also just watched this video where he shows the storage. Pretty good looking! Quote:
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02-11-2021, 10:36 PM | #12 |
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Very, VERY cool video...and price!
I think I may wait for this one to come out and grab one quickly!
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Nuff said. olds_cool63 ======= Johnny Pag Pagsta (replaced 50cc engine with 110cc, modded-out) 2007 Tank Vision Topline Khaos (cosmetic mods, cherry-bombs) 2005 Kymco Vitality 50 2T (70cc big bore kit, other race mods...tops out at 67mph) 2008 Hyosung GT250 (cosmetic mods) 2001 Suzuki Bandit GFS1200S (cosmetic and slight mods...150mph+) |
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02-12-2021, 09:31 AM | #13 |
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A couple times in the summer, the ice machine went down, so the manager sent me on the scooter to get 6 20lb bags of ice on the SMAX. Yeah, not the best idea and kind of like those viral photos of people in Asia with 40 pigs piled up on their scooter along with 5 family members, but I made it the couple of miles in sloooow traffic (I didn't dare lane split) from the store to the restaurant with the ice practically in my lap
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I know, I know, we discuss top speed and how we shouldn't be obsessed with it, but with me commuting in cross-border traffic, the drivers are a bit unpredictable, so I would prefer at least 65.
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07-26-2022, 12:15 PM | #15 |
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Hello,
Bumping this thread to find out if anyone has actually purchased a KPV150 and their thoughts. I once owned a Yamaha SMax which was a great scooter and was hoping this would be a fitting replacement if reviews were good. Thanks in advance - Joe. |
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