Positioned in Tank Sports's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Tank Sports Urban Classic 150 relies on a 149 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8.8 HP (6.5 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 59.1 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Urban Classic 150 measures 79.8 kg (176 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 686 mm (27 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,214 mm (47.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 3.78-liter (1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.92 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 96 km (60 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 109 km/h (68 mph).
Specific Output
59.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.07 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~96 km (60 mi)
Engine
Displacement149.0 ccm (9.09 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power8.8 HP (6.5 kW))
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Performance
Top Speed109.4 km/h (68.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.92 litres/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustSingle
Chassis
Front SuspensionTwin
Rear SuspensionMonoshock
Wheelbase1214 mm (47.8 inches)
Ground Clearance99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-12
Rear Tyre120/70-12
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight79.8 kg (176.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1107 HP/kg
Seat Height686 mm (27.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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