FXR150 Vs Lifan Vortex

**sumzy44** · 23rd March 2006, 17:57

Hey,
I never heard of the Lifan Vortex until about 5 minutes ago. Im looking to buy an FXR but these seem to be very similar. I was wondering if someone could tell me the difference between these bikes and what they would reccommend? Thanks so much!
Sumzy

**sumzy44** · 23rd March 2006, 18:02

Just anything you could tell me about the Lifan Vortex that would be awesome. Like what engines in it? or where it was made? umm anything

**GR81** · 23rd March 2006, 18:05

the lifan looks like a cheap, shitty ripoff of the FXR at first glance.

**Ixion** · 23rd March 2006, 18:07

150cc 4 stroke engine. Made in China. Claimed top speed 95kph.

**sumzy44** · 23rd March 2006, 18:09

ok, thanks. Ill stick to the FXR

**MidnightMike** · 23rd March 2006, 18:18

Originally Posted by sumzy44

ok, thanks. Ill stick to the FXR

Definately

**DirtMad** · 23rd March 2006, 19:48

or get a 250

i cant imagine anything more gutless than my gsx...

**onearmedbandit** · 23rd March 2006, 19:55

Got your pm Sumzy, seems the general consesus is leave this one alone! See I was right!

**Indiana_Jones** · 23rd March 2006, 20:37

Please change the stock tyres lol

-Indy

**hazard02** · 24th March 2006, 08:00

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

Please change the stock tyres lol

Speaking of which, where does one go to get some nice sticky ones?

Also is this the Lifan you're talking about?

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**hazard02** · 24th March 2006, 08:03

http://www.lifan.dk/site/Lifan/Produ...Tekniske_data/
Or is this it?

**sumzy44** · 24th March 2006, 11:58

Its the one of Trademe.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=51593323
Someone said what about a 250cc. Nah, would rather stick to a 150cc as i have always only had dual purpose bikes. So havent really riden a road bike much. Also mum wouldnt let me get bigger than a 150cc. hahaha she already made me sell my last bike cos "its too dangerous"

hmmpff! haha. but i need something to get to and from training a work and my parents live in Wellington and i was whinging about having to pushbike every where, so thats the only reason im allowed one! but im suck a sweet talker

hehe

**hazard02** · 24th March 2006, 15:47

She's a nice looking thing but i cant say ive heard anything about them before..
random google search turned up:
"The “Vortex” is a 150cc, four stroke, Street bike, disc brakes, electric start. Capable of approximately 95 Kph with the standard gearing. ... "

FXRs will do a lot more than 95kph for a start, but it depends if you do any motorway/open road travel. And parts are easy to find for them should you ever need some. But then i ride one so any comments i make may be just a little biased...

**gamgee** · 24th March 2006, 16:20

Originally Posted by hazard02

FXRs will do a lot more than 95kph for a start, but it depends if you do any motorway/open road travel. And parts are easy to find for them should you ever need some. But then i ride one so any comments i make may be just a little biased...

have you ever actually tried to get parts for your fxr?? they aren't actually as 'readily available' as you might think, and if you can get second hand parts they aren't cheap!!! just cheaper than new fxr parts...