Built around Tank Sports's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2008 Tank Sports Vision 250 R1 utilizes a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.6 HP (12.1 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 66.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Vision 250 R1 measures 169.6 kg (374 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.22 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 711 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,473 mm (58 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
Within MotoLibrary's Tank Sports archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2006 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
66.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.22 kg/HP)
Standover Height
711 mm (28 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power16.6 HP (12.1 kW))
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Chassis
Front SuspensionTwin
Rear SuspensionTwin
Wheelbase1473 mm (58.0 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-18
Rear Tyre130/90-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight169.6 kg (374.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0979 HP/kg
Seat Height711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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