Lifan LF250 Cobra vs Benelli 304 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan LF250 Cobrastacks up against the Benelli 304. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan LF250 CobraBenelli 304
Model year20081989
Price
Engine223 cc231 cc
Horsepower19 hp27 hp
Torque21 Nm
Weight115 kg
Fuel capacity1.6 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires3.00-18 / 3.25-18

Lifan LF250 Cobra vs Benelli 304 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan LF250 Cobra and the Benelli 304 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan LF250 Cobra brings 19 hp in a 115 kg package, while the Benelli 304 counters with 27 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: