differences in the lifan 5 and 2

mdsuave13 · 01-26-2007, 03:30 PM

what are the differences between the lifan lf200gy-5a and the lf200gy-2?

Every site i look at the bike looks different. I was just curious to know which is better to get?

thats a gy-5a with the fork guards and etc..

thats a gy-2

i talked to hoopers imports, the gentleman told me that they stopped carrying the gy-5a and instead carry the gy-2 now. It looks like the plastics are different, and not to mention the length and width specs on the bike.

Can anyone give me a solid comparison?

dlunt · 01-27-2007, 10:16 PM

This has been discussed quite a few times over the past year and is always a good question.

It seems with all of the importers of the Lifan's both the GY2 and GY5 can be made very similar. Front and rear disc brakes, OHV or OHC engine, inverted forks, etc. American Lifan may have specific differences in the way they import the 2. Bruce or RPM can comment on that.

There are some differences in wheel base and seat height but not much.

The one true difference that I can find is the battery placement and mounting.
The GY2 has the battery hanging off the back of the frame and it was plastic (still true guys?)

The GY5 has the battery in the frame in metal just behind the carb and under the front of the seat.

(And btw the GY5 is a great bike!)

culcune · 01-27-2007, 11:19 PM

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the GY-5 model comes stock with a 17 tooth front sprocket and 46 tooth rear sprocket, and the GY-2 is geared differently. The GY-5 can hit 65-70 mph stock, but am not sure of the top stock speed of the GY-2

Jim · 04-06-2007, 08:19 PM

So essentially they are the same minus the plastics? I know my gy5 came with the inverted forks aswell but I saw also hooper imports stopped selling the 5 so they could get the 2 with inverted forks.

SamM · 04-06-2007, 09:25 PM

Here's a picture of my new Jialing Viva VX200SX. It is basically a GY-2. I was surprised to find out that my Viva has the OHV pushrod engine. I was also very surprised to find out that the American Lifan GY-5 also has the OHV engine. The newer bikes, I would have thought, should have the OHC engine. Both are good engines but the OHC is more desirable from what I understand. The Viva like all the GY-2s has the battery mounted on the side of the bike. This will be changed on my bike soon.

Personally, I like the GY-2 just a little bit more. The plastic is really nice and the rear fender is a quality piece that's low enough to keep mud off your back. The bodywork just flows a little better on the GY-2 IMHO. Don't take offense that's just a personal opinion. I still like the GY-5 a lot.

Jim · 04-06-2007, 10:03 PM

I dont take offense, both look really nice to me

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I'd say the front fender (and the 5) are probably the part I dislike most on the gy5, but I like the setup of the bike, everything seems easy to work on, Ive had all the covers off many times, and dropping it all Ive managed to damage was the brake pedal

Savage · 04-06-2007, 10:12 PM

2 comes with a 56t sprocket and lower seat height. I like everything about the 5 better except for the way the front turn signals are mounted.

Jim · 04-06-2007, 10:46 PM

Mine are mounted different... (I will post a pic)

Lower seat hight might be nice actually, my aunt thought it was nice but the seat was too high.

Savage · 04-06-2007, 10:55 PM

I guess I'm an odd ball - I want mine setting up HIGH like my Yamaha 125. Freakin TALL!

Jim · 04-06-2007, 10:56 PM

Well I have short legs, but I mean for my aunt she had a hard time reaching the ground (I actually can't reach it too great on mine, but its not too bad)

anyways, heres how the lights are mounted on my gy 5

[img]gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4360& g2_serialNumber=2[/img]

fatboy250 · 04-07-2007, 04:39 AM

The 2 looks almost identical to our Roketa RSX200E with the exception of the engine.

FreightTrain · 04-07-2007, 09:29 AM

on my 5 the winkers are mounted to the clutch / break lever bolts

sheadouglas · 04-07-2007, 10:29 AM

I like the way those blinkers are mounted. I sure wish mine were like that the other day when I was trailriding and slid off into a rut and crashed on my blinker and crushed my mirror. The blinker would have probably survived! I'll probably change my mounts when I get another blinker.

red2003 · 04-07-2007, 12:12 PM

The GY5 also has a much bigger gas tank. Almost twice the capacity of the 2.

01-26-2007, 03:30 PM	#1
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	differences in the lifan 5 and 2 what are the differences between the lifan lf200gy-5a and the lf200gy-2? Every site i look at the bike looks different. I was just curious to know which is better to get? thats a gy-5a with the fork guards and etc.. thats a gy-2 i talked to hoopers imports, the gentleman told me that they stopped carrying the gy-5a and instead carry the gy-2 now. It looks like the plastics are different, and not to mention the length and width specs on the bike. Can anyone give me a solid comparison?
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01-27-2007, 10:16 PM	#2
dlunt Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camby, Indiana Posts: 494	This has been discussed quite a few times over the past year and is always a good question. It seems with all of the importers of the Lifan's both the GY2 and GY5 can be made very similar. Front and rear disc brakes, OHV or OHC engine, inverted forks, etc. American Lifan may have specific differences in the way they import the 2. Bruce or RPM can comment on that. There are some differences in wheel base and seat height but not much. The one true difference that I can find is the battery placement and mounting. The GY2 has the battery hanging off the back of the frame and it was plastic (still true guys?) The GY5 has the battery in the frame in metal just behind the carb and under the front of the seat. (And btw the GY5 is a great bike!) __________________ 2006 Flywing(Jianshe)100 2002 Suzuki DR650
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01-27-2007, 11:19 PM	#3
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the GY-5 model comes stock with a 17 tooth front sprocket and 46 tooth rear sprocket, and the GY-2 is geared differently. The GY-5 can hit 65-70 mph stock, but am not sure of the top stock speed of the GY-2 __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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04-06-2007, 09:25 PM	#5
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	Here's a picture of my new Jialing Viva VX200SX. It is basically a GY-2. I was surprised to find out that my Viva has the OHV pushrod engine. I was also very surprised to find out that the American Lifan GY-5 also has the OHV engine. The newer bikes, I would have thought, should have the OHC engine. Both are good engines but the OHC is more desirable from what I understand. The Viva like all the GY-2s has the battery mounted on the side of the bike. This will be changed on my bike soon. Personally, I like the GY-2 just a little bit more. The plastic is really nice and the rear fender is a quality piece that's low enough to keep mud off your back. The bodywork just flows a little better on the GY-2 IMHO. Don't take offense that's just a personal opinion. I still like the GY-5 a lot. __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II
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04-07-2007, 04:39 AM	#11
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	The 2 looks almost identical to our Roketa RSX200E with the exception of the engine. __________________ 2008 Jonway MC-70-150 2007 Roketa DB-07B (RSM-200E) 2006 Roketa DB-07A (RSX-200E) 1995 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000)
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04-06-2007, 08:19 PM	#4
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	So essentially they are the same minus the plastics? I know my gy5 came with the inverted forks aswell but I saw also hooper imports stopped selling the 5 so they could get the 2 with inverted forks.
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04-06-2007, 10:03 PM	#6
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I dont take offense, both look really nice to me . I'd say the front fender (and the 5) are probably the part I dislike most on the gy5, but I like the setup of the bike, everything seems easy to work on, Ive had all the covers off many times, and dropping it all Ive managed to damage was the brake pedal
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04-06-2007, 10:12 PM	#7
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	2 comes with a 56t sprocket and lower seat height. I like everything about the 5 better except for the way the front turn signals are mounted.
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04-06-2007, 10:46 PM	#8
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Mine are mounted different... (I will post a pic) Lower seat hight might be nice actually, my aunt thought it was nice but the seat was too high.
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04-06-2007, 10:55 PM	#9
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	I guess I'm an odd ball - I want mine setting up HIGH like my Yamaha 125. Freakin TALL!
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04-06-2007, 10:56 PM	#10
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Well I have short legs, but I mean for my aunt she had a hard time reaching the ground (I actually can't reach it too great on mine, but its not too bad) anyways, heres how the lights are mounted on my gy 5 [img]gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4360& g2_serialNumber=2[/img]
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04-07-2007, 09:29 AM	#12
FreightTrain Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bradford Co Pa Posts: 25	on my 5 the winkers are mounted to the clutch / break lever bolts __________________ The Journey -IS- The Destination
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04-07-2007, 10:29 AM	#13
sheadouglas Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi Posts: 349	I like the way those blinkers are mounted. I sure wish mine were like that the other day when I was trailriding and slid off into a rut and crashed on my blinker and crushed my mirror. The blinker would have probably survived! I'll probably change my mounts when I get another blinker.
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04-07-2007, 12:12 PM	#14
red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,240	The GY5 also has a much bigger gas tank. Almost twice the capacity of the 2. __________________ First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP!
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