Lifan liquid cooled CT motor..?

[johnmacd]

So this looks interesting..Lifan liquid-cooled in 100cc, 110cc & 125cc....looks like it has the same mounts as the CT.......
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The starter looks like it might not clear tho'....

[Miniac]

I'd rather see the starter underneath the engine and the water pump on top where it is less exposed, but still, it's an interesting engine. The problem on a CT is, where do you squeeze that radiator in? Maybe mount it where the headlight normally is and do the "Ruckus" style dual headlight above the rad in front of the bars? Get that mini-hooligan look.

-kevin

[racerx]

One could always get creative with radiators. For example, a pair of smaller units in place of a single, larger, one. The big question is why someone would want to do this in the first place? Liquid-cooled motors that will fit Z50 motor mounts are nothing new and the reality was less than impressive 2-3 years ago when the erstwhile Powerbike USA sold them (they were lame-O). About the only thing to be gained is having a different setup than everyone else has...for a few weeks, once these hit the mainstream market. The power ratings are nothing to write home about, right from the manufacturer. There's also the ever-popular lack of parts support. Ask your friendly local Lifan dealer and you'll see what I mean. What would it take to source a replacement water pump, housing or thermostat, for example?

If novelty is top priority, then this is a good way to get it. If cheap horsepower is the goal, then a garden-variety, air-cooled L110, L120 or L150 would be a lot more bang-for-the buck...and a lot less intallation & tuning hassle.