Yamaha Drag Star 400 vs Lifan LF 400 V-twin (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Drag Star 400stacks up against the Lifan LF 400 V-twin. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Drag Star 400Lifan LF 400 V-twin
Model year20182013
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower30 hp
Torque32 Nm
Weight175 kg
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/90-16M / 170/80-15M 3.00-19 / 140/90-15

Yamaha Drag Star 400 vs Lifan LF 400 V-twin — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Drag Star 400 and the Lifan LF 400 V-twin usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Drag Star 400 brings 30 hp, while the Lifan LF 400 V-twin counters with its own power figure at 175 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: