Lifan 20cc Cross

fratermus · 08-16-2015, 02:15 PM

Searched and didn't see this posted here before. Maybe it has.

I think it's a really good-looking CB.

Based on some quick reading it's an overseas-only model.

thaiguzzi · 08-16-2015, 11:57 PM

Lifan 200cc Cross with an OHV motor. Selling here in Thailand for current RRP of $1174. Actually made here too (maybe motors are imported - not sure). Was going to buy one, but bought a mish-mash proper trials bike instead, as i found the highway speed/gearing was just too slow for me personally. Off road test was excellent and i was impressed.
The bike i bought was an 89-90 Aprilia Climber with a 20hp Yamaha 2 stroke RXZ 135 air cooled engine shoe horned in. It goes well enough with 11/51 gearing (std being 15/36 !!), but it's still a 2 stroke. My plan is to buy a new Lifan engine ($400 inc reg/rectifier, CDI, carb, starter motor) later in the year and fit that (with difficulty).
My previous thread i will update later rather than sooner with pics at the local wholesalers with an interesting and unusual Lifan 200/230 engine option i spotted of SHAFT DRIVE with a transfer box which gives you REVERSE too. Extra cost over chain drive, wait for it, $30. Yep, 30 Bucks.

fratermus · 08-17-2015, 08:40 AM

Thanks for you input.

That Aprilia sounds like a beast! And the shaft drive Lifan sounds cool too. I think 300cc would be the sweet spot for the US market.

PS - tried to edit my 20cc (!) thread title but couldn't do it.

08-16-2015, 02:15 PM	#1
fratermus Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 130	Lifan 200cc Cross Searched and didn't see this posted here before. Maybe it has. I think it's a really good-looking CB. Based on some quick reading it's an overseas-only model. __________________ Current: bikeless for now, moved into a campervan. Past: 2012 Honda NC700x, 2014 Taotao ATM-50-A1, 2014 Taotao Evo, 19?? Honda Spree 50, 1982 Katana 550 Last edited by fratermus; 08-17-2015 at 08:37 AM. Reason: corrected displacement in title
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08-16-2015, 11:57 PM	#2
thaiguzzi Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NE Thailand Posts: 37	Lifan 200cc Cross with an OHV motor. Selling here in Thailand for current RRP of $1174. Actually made here too (maybe motors are imported - not sure). Was going to buy one, but bought a mish-mash proper trials bike instead, as i found the highway speed/gearing was just too slow for me personally. Off road test was excellent and i was impressed. The bike i bought was an 89-90 Aprilia Climber with a 20hp Yamaha 2 stroke RXZ 135 air cooled engine shoe horned in. It goes well enough with 11/51 gearing (std being 15/36 !!), but it's still a 2 stroke. My plan is to buy a new Lifan engine ($400 inc reg/rectifier, CDI, carb, starter motor) later in the year and fit that (with difficulty). My previous thread i will update later rather than sooner with pics at the local wholesalers with an interesting and unusual Lifan 200/230 engine option i spotted of SHAFT DRIVE with a transfer box which gives you REVERSE too. Extra cost over chain drive, wait for it, $30. Yep, 30 Bucks. Last edited by thaiguzzi; 08-16-2015 at 11:58 PM. Reason: spelling
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08-17-2015, 08:40 AM	#3
fratermus Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 130	Thanks for you input. That Aprilia sounds like a beast! And the shaft drive Lifan sounds cool too. I think 300cc would be the sweet spot for the US market. PS - tried to edit my 20cc (!) thread title but couldn't do it. __________________ Current: bikeless for now, moved into a campervan. Past: 2012 Honda NC700x, 2014 Taotao ATM-50-A1, 2014 Taotao Evo, 19?? Honda Spree 50, 1982 Katana 550
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