Lifan LF50: history, specs, pictures

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Lifan LF50
Manufacturer
Also called LF50QT-2A Metro, LF50QGY
Production 2008 - 2009
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 39.0mm x 41.4mm
Top Speed 31 mph (50 km/h)
Horsepower 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque 1.84 ft/lbs (2.5 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Ignition c.d.i
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Clutch: wet multi-plate
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheelbase 35.43 inches (900 mm)
Length 53.35 inches (1355 mm)
Width 23.62 inches (600 mm)
Height 26.77 inches (680 mm)
Weight 143.3 pounds (65.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 2.00 liters/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Lifan LF50QGY was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Lifan between 2008 and 2009. It could reach a top speed of 31 mph (50 km/h). Max torque was 1.84 ft/lbs (2.5 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 39.0mm bore x 41.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.5 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The LF50QGY was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 143.3 pounds (65.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 35.43 inches (900 mm) long.