4 Things I LOVE about my KPM200 Chinese MOTORCYCLE ($3,000 Brand New)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.ย. 2021
- Oops, I accidentally gave 5 things I love! I just wanted y'all to hear some of the positives of chinese bike ownership, and what I love most about my Lifan KPM200. For $3000, I'm willing to forgive a lot, but this motorcycle impresses anyways.
Stay tuned for the next video where I tell you five things I HATE about my Lifan- they aren't what you'd expect ;) Thanks for watching and if you enjoyed, consider subscribing. I'll be uploading as often as I can, talking about my KPM experiences, Lifan's history as a company, and other topics related to biking on a budget!
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I want to have one where can I find it great 👍 stuff looks great I will take it do they have any in stock what door price
Looks like venom motorsports have em! That's where I bought mine, good service and good people.
www.venommotorsportsusa.com/products/venom-kpm200-lifan-fuel-injected-motorcycle-kp-master-200-lf200-3b
You can also get them from Amazon
@@slow_bike_show is there anything different from the version sold there versus on Amazon?
@@Marina-bd4le there is! The Amazon one is a lot less assembled. Venom puts the wheels and headlights on, leaving only the bars to install. Plus you get a better warranty and service from them. The Amazon seller has bad reviews for customer service and I personally wouldn't trust it
Very nice, thank you, performance wise it’s all the same then. I saw things listed on Venom not on Amazon. I’m nearly about to buy this or a 1974 Honda, really cannot decide.
They really knocked it out of the park with the design of this motorcycle. I would love to see Lifan manufacture bigger displacement motorcycles.
They would be a great competitor to kymco
Awesome
th-cam.com/video/CzfV11sXPU4/w-d-xo.html
They make a few different ones like a 650 and 700 but they can't import them due to US emissions laws.
same id love a 600 or even 400cc lifan. currently have the kpr but if they ever do bigger engines , im all in
Wonderful design here. Lifan is doing a great job!! Their KP Mini is awesome too!
I’ve been thinking of getting one of these! Been yrs since I’ve ridden so I figured this would be a good place to start back riding.
I got mine a few months ago and love it. I go everywhere with it
Dope!! I’m buying one!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I’m definitely taking the mirrors off of mine when it gets here! Such a sexy little bike
I am thinking really hard about getting this bike...I ride mountain bikes a lot. I've ridden a motorcycle but for a very short time way back in my younger days. I'm a little apprehensive because it's been so long. I heard you say this is your first and prior you were only riding bicycles...you have swayed me a little more towards making a purchase
So having now gotten fully into the world of motorcycles (I own a 600cc sportbike and a 250 scrambler) I can really say this is the bike to start on. Compared to a mountain bike it's heavy, but compared to any other motorcycle it weighs very little for the power its putting out- plus the seating is upright enough to make low speed stuff a breeze. Very easy to waddle if need be! As long as you aren't doing highway stuff on this bike, I'd say go for it!
I receive mine tomorrow. I purchased the white tank model.
One of the biggest selling point for me is its fuel injected. No more messing with carbs. If you want to upgrade the exhaust just disconnect the battery and let it retune itself.
It's closer to 4k. Tax tag and insurance plus any parts you will want to replace. Exhaust grips and tires come to mind.
If you put the mirror upside down, would they hit the gas tank, on a u trun?
So how is the bike holding up since you filmed this video? Would you say it's still worth the buy?
I want a royal enfield . But I would take o e of those for a while.. I love the looks.. and stance and size and shape..
Small displacement bikes are just plain fun. I'm only 5'7" so lightweight bikes are so easy to maneuver
hell yes they are!!
Im looking for a bike. i can do a run of at least 60/70 mph for a daily commute to work. Will this be a fine?bike to use a new rider as well.
It's very nice
That exhaust is laaaaaame
Eventually I folded🤣 take a look at my newer vids if you wanna hear the full system I got on it now
Mike what type of oil have you been using? And how often do you change the oil?
Hey, thanks for the comment! The Manual suggests changing it every 3000km (about 1800 miles) and I've been changing it around that often- so far just twice. When you first get it it comes with the garbage break-in oil, which I replaced after exactly 2 miles lol. Lifan calls for 15W40, but I've been using 10W40 since it's more common without issue :)
Was this your first bike ever? I’ve been looking forever I’ve been searching for ever, and it all started from TBR7, hawk DLX, LifanKPR200, Royal Enfield Himalayan, KLR 650, Honda CRF350L, XT250’s etc. I’ve learned so much.
I like the rims
So do you have to do all of the maintenance yourself or are any shops willing to work on it
I found SOME moto mechs who would work on it. Mostly small engine and scooter shops.
If you don't mention it's Chinese, most shops are open to at least looking at it. (be prepared to pay)
Venom Motorsports sells the parts for these bikes and gave me whatever I needed under warranty, so I was pretty much responsible for either doing my own work if need be or finding someone.
Maintenance was dead simple though. Just pil, airbox and valves (literally just two valves lol) all of which I learned here on TH-cam since buying the bike
Gear and upgrades video ?
Great videos on the KPM, does it come with an owner's manual or a service manual so I can know things like valve clearance, oil filter, torque specs, etc? Thanks
hey, I'm glad to hear it! The owner's manual specifies the valve clearance and oil filter specs, but does not provide any info on torque. I've just taken the "torque till ya can't" approach with a 1ft wrench with no problems so far. Not recommending it but... lol
@@slow_bike_show Cool man, thanks! Loved the videos.
How’s the suspension and how was your experience off road? And would you recommend it for longer tours (1000kms), how is it comfort wise?
Hey, great questions!
- The suspension travel isn't the best off road, and certainly won't compare to a dedicated dual sport but it was definitely be adequate for light off roading. The stock tires are 100% for street use, but some 70/30 semi knobbies would go a long way to making this a good lightweight trail bike. Kinda like a Triumph Scrambler but smaller :)
- it /can/ be used for longer tours depending on the speed you travel at. 80kph/50mph is a breeze and feels great, especially with a windshield, but anything over 65mph/105kph is really only comfortable for about an hour at a time. You'll be able to do that speed fine, but it feels like the bike is wrung out pretty hard in doing so. At 105kph, you're sitting at about 8,300RPM in 6th with very little passing power. They sell sprocket kits for this motorcycle which MAY be useful for you, but in truth I haven't tried them and can't vouch for whether or not they'll work well.
With an exhaust and open air filter, it definitely has the torque to swing a bigger gear.
The best comparison is against the Honda CT125 or Grom - NOT a larger street bike. Compared to MORE EXPENSIVE mini-motos, the KPM200 has tubeless tires, larger fuel tank, and better suspension travel. Add some light knobbies and you have the perfect lightweight, nimble, and economical GRAVEL cruiser!
I hate the headlight when you use it for night driving. It barely lights up the road in front of you.
Really? It wasn't terrible for me, though my only problem was that the light turned too much if I was really starting to counter lean into a turn.
It's a standard 12V setup, i bet another aliexpress light could work
@@slow_bike_show nope, the mounting scheme is very specific. There are tabs and such on the bezel that are absolutely required.
I saw this bike on Amazon and almost bought it. I love the look of it and the price is great, but do you think it will hold it's own on a highway?
it can... kinda! lol. The bike will do 65 all day and it'll do 70 fine, though it definitely feels tapped out at those speeds. The NBF engine on it pulls (albeit lightly) even past redline so you'd probably have luck going up a tooth on the front. I just tend to take the back roads for trips longer than 30 or so miles
I've had mine a month with almost 2000 miles on it so far. I'd say half are highway miles and I cruise comfortably at 60-65 at 7000 rpm, redline starts at 10.5. Have gone on 8hr rides city and highway multiple times. Very happy with it so far!
@@facebuilder7 @facebuilder7 that's insane!! I've taken it on backroads but nothing that extreme. Congrats man! So there is a limiter all the way up at 10? I'm always scared to take things into the red😅
Depends on the highway. I would definitely avoid Freeways. You dont have to drive the speed limit. You can stay in the slow lane and do 60.
How difficult to get it registered?
Super easy in Oregon and probably anywhere else. You get a US recognized VIN and an MCO+ Bill of Sale. Registering it was a breeze; if you go with Allstate for insurance, they also have the bike in their catalogue and it's like scooter level cheap to insure :)
Has anyone ever put a bigger engine in one of these?
not yet I'm afraid. The issue is that the frame just can't take many engines larger than 250-300s on account of it's single-cradle construction. If anyone were to do it, the best bet would be to throw in a GSX-250R engine since the frames are very similar. Mayyyybe an XT600 engine? Thanks for watching :)
what about top speed and fuel consumption ?
top speed is around 80mph, but Its not comfortable to cruise above 65. fuel consumption in the city is easily over 100MPG! Since you're sitting so high in the Revs on the highway though, consumption there is closer to 70.
Thanks, do you recommend it as a first bike?
@@nnn-gn4fo of course, thanks for watching! Without question, it's probably the best value new beginner bike you can buy today. It's forgiving but has plenty of pep to stay interesting under 60mph. It's a very comfortable and approachable beginner bike as long as you don't plan on passing people on the highway much😂.
Is this your first real motorcycle?
can you ride it in the rain
Been riding all winter long! I just rode from PDX Oregon to Salem (70 miles) in the pouring rain. Worst ride of my life and would absolutely never do it again; I ruined my leather gloves and boots but today the lifan started up like it was nothing! This machine is definitely built like a Honda.
Does it have cruise control?
It's passable if you are doing city riding at 30mph and lower, otherwise it's dreadful.
Honestly I found it was plenty comfy even up to 45-50. It'll do highway stints at 65 and 70, I just wouldn't want to keep it there. How long have you had yours? Adding an exhaust and removing the air box snorkel helps a lot :)
@@slow_bike_show 65 to 70 eh... No one believes you
@@axa.axa. go ride one! I have no reason to lie lol. 65mph at 8000RPM is completely doable. The bike's rated top speed is 75 so of course it's possible.
@@slow_bike_show the website says top speed is 89mph
@@khrisstake2210 89 if you go WELL into the red, at redline you sit at 75mph and you'd need a full on runway to go any faster lol
Las motos chinas tienen buen diseño, pero las motos indias tienen mejor calidad. Busca la marca Bajaj. :)
It’s a cafe racer
onething about motorbikes thy get boring after 6months u b looking for smthing better.