Venom Lifan KPM 200 Cafe

[imapdog]

simple under the fender where there are already bolts ready?
or
get one of those ducati fenders they do now?

[da4design]

dare i say ...bad ass! i am really liking that bike! Congrats

[imapdog]

Originally Posted by da4design

dare i say ...bad ass! i am really liking that bike! Congrats

thanks
this initial un-crate and assemble quality is something bad a$% for me in the chonda world.
i have opened a few in my day and this one speaks high volume. i love the bike already.
by pushing it around and taking pics its a lot heavier than expected,
but in good way. feels like pushing a mid 70's cb350 around.
good solid bike here! first start up will prolly be this weekend and first ride will most likely be monday

[ss27gogeta]

Really digging the color looks like they did a good job on the paint. Really like we're they put the tack at.

[imapdog]

Originally Posted by ss27gogeta

Really digging the color looks like they did a good job on the paint. Really like we're they put the tack at.

yes the blue paint is sweet! nice clear coat over decals too. the plastics are nice quality

[imapdog]

Originally Posted by jeffrey

Are the gas tank straps decoration or holding the tank on? Very nice looking bike. The rear fender removal was a good change.

i read somewhere they said decorative.
they are good quality to support it. i havent dug in there enuff to know yet.
but i will soon.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by imapdog

looks like i got the #000001 on the vin. if this is the first batch, then i got the first one!
Attachment 20105

Wow!! You might be the FIRST one in the US with one of these!! (customers)

[JerryHawk250]

Removing the fender really cleans it up.

[wlfpck]

That is a really good looking bike. I like how Lifan pushes to make original bike designs and doesn't make clones.

Will be interesting to see them grow. Could really challenge the entry bike market in the U.S. if they start getting a dealership network, better website, more marketing, etc. all set up.

The biggest issue I think they'll see (we're assuming quality is not an issue) is replacement parts. I mentioned this in the Small Engine Velocity discord channel years ago, but without a way to get replacement parts, it's going to be difficult for them to compete in the U.S.

I think someone from the discord channel talked to them because they shortly opened up an Amazon store. I think that helps a LOT. Next would be the availability of getting the bikes out to people and the marketing.

Reason I bring this up...

That KPM 200 is a GOOD looking bike. I think they're going to do well. Not much in this category if you're looking for scrambler and 300cc or less.

Only bikes you can call out is the Honda CB300R, CSC SG250, SSR Buccaneer. I may be missing one or 2, but this could dominate the market. Especially for people that want something like a Ducati Scrambler, but without the HUGE price tag and engine size.

Keep us updated! Interesting to see what can be done with these bikes.

[imapdog]

example. the crashbar/bumper bars. are actually $75 to ship, not the $8 in the ad. keep in mind it will take a month to get it, but good stuff here.
i ordered the crash bars already at about $150 delivered and a wait.
i am debating on the axle mounted fender/plate mount too....undecided
https://www.yoycart.com/Search?Searc...atId=0&catId=0

[imapdog]

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Fu...Il5qvC-LrgFDoC

[imapdog]

[wheelbender6]

This bike seems to have gathered the best of old school and new school at a very affordable price.

[Sport Rider]

love the look, but please replace that exhaust!

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by Sport Rider

love the look, but please replace that exhaust!

a little pricey for our china bike taste but it will fit. https://www.amazon.com/Exhaust-Muffler-motorcycle-modification-accessories/dp/B07RQNQ249/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3POPWGI2H5AJF&keywords=lifan+kpr+2 00+parts&qid=1582219160&sprefix=lifan+kpr%2Caps%2C 166&sr=8-1