Lifan 200cc engine, i want...

[Stumbo]

I'm thinking about giving my GF the gx340/comet44 and buying one of these:

EBAY LIFAN

Its local, so I wouldn't have to pay shipping, and I wouldn't have to pay sales tax because I have an out of state Paypal account.

I wonder if I could get 20hp out of it with some "work"

Why have I never seen one of these on a kart?

 

[kibble]

One of the guys on here, I can't remember who, was building a kart with a similar(?) engine, I believe. It was a long time ago though and I don't know what happened. He never posted results.

I'll try to find who it was and post a link.

 

[kibble]

Here it is:

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=774

It's not a Lifan, it's a Zongshen, but they look pretty much the same. I wouldn't be surprised if they're actually built in the same facilities and just change the name.

 

[modelengineer]

Keep in mind the engine doesn't come with electrics or a carburettor.
It says "Complete, ready to bolt in" but this means ready to bolt in as a replacement engine in a bike, where the old carb and electrics can still be used.
If you want 20hp, I would buy a 20hp bike which is heavily damaged, then sell the parts.

 

[Stumbo]

This is the one I meant to post:

LIFAN EBAY


"INCLUDING: CARBORATER, CDI, STARTER SOLENOID, COIL, REGULATOR RECTIFIER"

 

[Jerryburger]

I think that's the same motor on the Hyosung Comet 250gt, which, from the YouTube videos I've seen, hauls butt. It's amazing how fast 16hp can take you!

NOPE! I'm WRONG again! I was thinking of a different bike, but I think the one that I read up on is a Lifan 200cc Sportbike. If you Google it, you'll see many results. Still looks like a nice bike, and again, check out "Lifan 200cc" on YouTube and a bunch of stuff comes up.

 

[modelengineer]

Just on a side note, I have been advised by more than 1 person that Hyosung motors are not good if you want to thrash them. The local dealer wont even sell them to people who drive fast because they have problems. I told him I had almost bought a 650GT to put in my kart and he said it would have been terrible. AND THIS IS FROM A DEALER!

 

[ed1380]

what do you expect? made in china. id search ebay for a used motorcycle or dirtbike or quad engine. it would be better built. FYI im soon gonna be selling a 600cc kawasaki engine with everything for $500