Lifan LF250 Elite vs CPI X-Large 250 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan LF250 Elitestacks up against the CPI X-Large 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan LF250 EliteCPI X-Large 250
Model year20132013
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower16 hp17 hp
Torque20 Nm20 Nm
Weight148 kg150 kg
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Lifan LF250 Elite vs CPI X-Large 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan LF250 Elite and the CPI X-Large 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan LF250 Elite brings 16 hp in a 148 kg package, while the CPI X-Large 250 counters with 17 hp at 150 kg.

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: