LIFAN Lifan LF 250-B (2006) vs MV Agusta F4RR (2012) vs MV Agusta F3 800 RC Limited Edition (2017) vs Ariel NH 350 Red Hunter (1945-59)
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| Make: | LIFAN | MV Agusta | MV Agusta | Ariel |
| Model: | Lifan LF 250-B | F4RR | F3 800 RC Limited Edition | NH 350 Red Hunter |
| Years: | 2006 | 2012 | 2017 | 1945-59 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-Twin, | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, radial valve, 4 radial valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 Valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity: | 248 | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 798 cc / 48.6 cu-in | 346 cc / 21.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 49 x 66 mm | 78 x 50.9 mm | 79 x 54.3 mm | 72 x 85 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators | Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 13.4:1 | 13.3;1 | 6.2:1 (after 1957: 7.5:1) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 13 kW @ 8000 rpm | 147,7 kW / 198 hp @ 13400 rpm | 108.8 kW / 148 hp @ 13000 rpm | 14.2 kW / 19.4 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | Wet, multi – disc with mechanical anti-surging device and BREMBO radial master cylinder | Wet, multi-disc with mechanical drive Cassette style | Dry, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Split cradle frame of round tubes in 7020 light alloy | CrMo Steel tubular trellis (TIG welded) Rear swing arm pivot plates: material Aluminium alloy - Adjustable swingarm pivot height | Type ALS Steel tubular trellis Rear swing arm pivot plates material Aluminium alloy | Semi-double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 43mm “UPSIDE - DOWN” ÖHLINS telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment | 43mm Marzocchi "UPSIDE DOWN" telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external, and separate adjustment | Telescopic fork, hydraulic |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm | ÖHLINS TTX Progressive, single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment Single sided swing arm: material Aluminium alloy | Progressive Sachs, single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment Single sided swing arm material Aluminium alloy | Plungers |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm floating discs 4 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 210mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Dry-Weight: | 152 kg | 192 Kg / 423 lbs | 173 Kg / 381.4 US lbs | 159 kg / 350.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres | 17 Litres / 4.49 US gal | 16.6 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 11 L / 2.9 US gal |