Lifan KPS 200 is an all-new street-naked motorcycle in the Lifan KPS street motorcycle series produced and marketed by the renowned Chinese motorcycle and scooter manufacturer LIFAN. The motorcycle is an attractive addition to the Lifan KPS motorcycle series which is a dedicated street-naked motorcycle series featured for street commuting and fun riding. All the KPS models in the series came with very aggressive urban styling as well as naked-sport streetfighter ergonomics. 

Therefore, the new KPS 200 is an attractive looking machine that comes with an extensive sporty exterior profile. Similarly, the motorcycle also features a decently performing and fuel-efficient liquid-cooled EFI engine and a bunch of technical advancements in the engine & controlling mechanisms. Thus, the motorcycle is dedicatedly profiled for performance, fuel economy and eye-catching appearance. Consequently, the new Lifan KPS 200 created an appealing appearance among its rivals in the market.

Lifan KPS 200 – Physical Attributes:

Lifan KPS 200 is a sporty street-naked motorcycle showcased in the Lifan KPS motorcycle series. It’s a gorgeously featured attractive-looking naked-sport commuter motorcycle in the Lifan motorcycle lineup. It comes with an aggressively designed exterior profile that is sharp, edgy, and curvy muscled from top to bottom. Thus, the motorcycle nicely represents a streetfighter profile that also features sporty riding and handling characteristics.

In the look & design, the new Lifan KPS 200 holds an iconic shadow of the Lifan KP motorcycle series. This new motorcycle came with a sporty design and styling where the attraction starts from its sharply designed headlamp assembly. The headlamp features an LED projection light along with an integrated DRL setup.

Here, the headlight top remains naked that features an attractively featured ODO console. It’s a fully digital unit that displays lots of parameters including nice color illuminations. Next, the motorcycle comes with a pipe handlebar that is wider and features relaxed riding and handling characteristics. Further, the handlebar is extensively featured with all the necessary control buttons.

Here the fuel tank is another eye-catching unit that is puffed, dented, and sharply curved. The multi-layered sporty sharp tank shrouds are extended up to the engine cooling radiator fins which looks cool. Accordingly, the side panels are also sharply compact that nicely matched with the slim and slick rear panels. 

After the curvy single seat, the tail is also compact that features a double horn grabrail, a panel-matted tail lamp, and exclusively designed LED rear turn indicators. In the rest, the motorcycle features an exclusively designed exhaust muffler that is protected with a metal heatshield. Next, the wheels feature an all-alloy setup. Thus, in the overall design, the new Lifan KPS 200 came with an impressive attire that is sportier and a head-turner in the crowd.

Lifan KPS 200 – Frame, Wheel, Brake, & Suspension System:

Lifan KPS 200 is a naked-sport motorcycle that is designed on a diamond-type steel frame. On the wheels, the motorcycle holds sporty alloy rims and tubeless type street tires in a measure of 100/80-17’ in the front and 130/70-17” at the rear. 

In the braking system, the motorcycle comes with a hydraulic disc braking setup on both wheels. Coming to the suspension system, the Lifan KPS 200 comes with a USD hydraulic telescopic fork suspension system in the front, and at the rear, it holds a mono suspension attached to the center of the swingarm.

Lifan KPS 200 – Engine Performance & Features:

The new Lifan KPS 200 is a modern street-sport motorcycle. The motorcycle comes with a new generation 198cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel injection engine that features a SOHC 4-valve system. Here, the engine bore & stroke is 65.5mm x 58.8mm that features a compression ratio of 11.5:1.

The engine also features a manual multi-plate wet clutch system and a 6-speed gear transmission in the pattern of 1-N-2-3-4-5-6 where the starting system is an electric start system only. In performance figures, the new Lifan KPS 200 engine is tweaked for smoother power and torque delivery. The engine also can ensure a decent range of fuel economy. 

Accordingly, the new engine is rated to squeeze out the maximum power of 16.6BHP at 8,000RPM and the torque of 17Nm at 6,500RPM. With these specifications, the motorcycle can accelerate faster and gain a notable range of top speed providing a decent range of fuel economy.

Lifan KPS 200 – Target Customer:

Lifan KPS 200 is a dedicated street-sport motorcycle that also has been outfitted to be a modern-day commuter. It comes with a sporty streetfighter styling that’s sure to be a head-turner on city roads. Most importantly, its tractable power plant is very ideal for frequent rides on long highways as well as commuting during daily life events. Thus, the motorcycle is a nice option for any type of urban commuting.

Lifan KPS 200 – Rivals in the market:

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 

TVS Apache RTR 200

Suzuki Gixxer 250

Honda Hornet 2.0