After the last evaluation of LifanK19, we have a lot of praise for this entry-level pure American cruise, no, today we got its advanced K29, for his complete performance, how to perform, please watch today's static evaluation, please continue to pay attention to the follow-up dynamic evaluation.
Exterior details
The K29 belt version adheres to the classic design style of the Lifan cruise series, and the overall shape is highly consistent with the K19, but in order to show the difference with the previous model, a new round LED headlights are adopted, which are more in line with the retro style design, and the overall exudes a strong retro atmosphere, with the cruising muscle body, creating a strong sense of power and sportiness, in addition, the body lines are smooth, and the shape is simple and generous.
Compared with the previous version, the exterior details are more refined and elegant, with a classic teardrop-shaped fuel consumption, a volume of 14 liters, and a huge "KPMOTOR" appliqué to highlight the recognizability, retaining the details of the creation without losing the personality.
Power platform
As a new member of the Lifan K series family, the K29 is equipped with a water-cooled four-valve 250 engine with a model of 177MM-B, with a maximum power of 20.5kw/9000rpm and a maximum torque of 22N.m/rpm, which is 10.2 horsepower higher than its own K19 horsepower, a significant increase, and compared with the 250 cruise of the same level, it is also the mainstream level. In order to reduce the difficulty of driving, the slippery clutch on the K29 has a measured clutch grip that is about one-third lighter than that of the K19, and the starting, upshifting and other operations are smoother and lighter.
The drive part is the same as that of the K19, using a belt drive, and the carbon fiber composite belt improves durability, does not require lubrication, and is easier to clean and maintain, which further reduces the transmission noise, which is more in line with the style of a cruising car.
As always, it is worth praising the pedal area of K29, providing a good foothold area, 42 size shoes are still not cramped, too much for the taste of cruising, the gear position adopts the form of front and rear gears, in essence, it is still an international file, it is worth mentioning that the texture of the gear on K29 is clear, which significantly improves the driving texture of the vehicle.
Lights, meters, buttons
Different from the oval headlights on the K19, this time the K29 uses a more stylish round reflector headlights, the front and rear headlights are all full LED light sources, the actual night lighting brightness performance is good, and the turn signal uses a classic halogen light source, which is more retro style.
The characteristic ducktail tail warp lowers the center of gravity of the vehicle.
The instrument part adopts an LCD + mechanical pointer instrument, which is fixed above the fuel tank, which is the same as the K19 in the previous evaluation, and the mileage and fuel volume are complete and intuitive.
The handlebar button part is the same as that of K19, a common style, with a matte black handlebar plug, and a good cruising style.
Brakes, shock absorbers, tires
The shock absorber specifications use a front upright shock absorber, and the rear adjustable double-reed shock absorber, which is enough for cruising cars.
The braking specifications belong to the 250 class cruise conventional configuration, the front 320mm large diameter brake rotor is equipped with unidirectional dual-piston calipers, the rear single-piston caliper, and the standard dual-channel ABS.
The choice of tires uses Tengsen's multi-functional vacuum tire, the front 110/90-16, the rear 130/90-15 model can be seen, K29 in consideration of the cruising performance, and grip performance both are more balanced, the actual dynamic performance please pay attention to the follow-up evaluation.
It is worth mentioning that the K29 is very thoughtful in the details of the processing part, and the large and soft seat cushion in the main driver's seat is quite comfortable and effectively reduces the fatigue of long-distance driving. The deep exhaust sound brought by the large-cavity muffler takes care of the rider who likes to cruise and pursues individuality, and the exhaust is full of personality.
The price of 13980 yuan, in the mainstream brand of 250 entry-level cruisers, the cost performance is extremely high, and the basic only that can match it is the belt version of the RA250 of 14980 yuan, except for one more TCS, the other main configurations are basically the same, and it is one of the most cost-effective 250 cruisers in the industry.
summary
Detailed static evaluation,K29As an advanced model of Lifan K series cruise,Still adhere to the style of pure American cruisers,Belt drive,Slip clutch,Locomotive guard and LED light source front and rear headlights,Let its sense of science and technology performance is equally eye-catching,13980The price of yuan,And the previous K19PROThe price is actually the same,It can be described as "one step to the end"。 In the field of 250-level American cruise, K29 has a very high cost performance, so how is the riding experience, welcome to pay attention to the follow-up dynamic evaluation (dynamic evaluation will be shot with Insta360 camera)