Lifan LF400: history, specs, pictures

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Lifan LF400
Manufacturer
Also called LF400 V Twin, LF400 V-twin, LF 400 V-twin
Production 2008 - 2013
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 88.0mm x 55.0mm
Top Speed 87 mph (140 km/h)
Horsepower 26.28 HP (19.6 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Ignition cdi, digital
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: wet, multi-plate
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: spring/hydraulic
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.00-19
Rear Tire 140/90-15
Wheelbase 60.63 inches (1540 mm)
Length 87.2 inches (2215 mm)
Width 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Height 44.88 inches (1140 mm)
Seat Height 27.56 inches (700 mm)
Weight 385.81 pounds (175.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 3.20 liters/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.51 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Lifan LF400 V-twin was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Lifan between 2008 and 2013. It could reach a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). Max torque was 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 26.28 HP (19.6 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 55.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 399.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-19 front tire and a 140/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a spring/hydraulic. The LF400 V-twin was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 385.81 pounds (175.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 60.63 inches (1540 mm) long.