Tank Sports Urban Racer 150 DS - 2008 Specifications and Reviews

The 2008 Tank Sports Urban Racer 150 DS is a lightweight automatic scooter designed for commuters and casual riders seeking practical urban transportation. Powered by a 149cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine with electric and kick starting, it delivers reliable everyday performance with minimal maintenance. Its compact dimensions and 120kg weight make it ideal for maneuvering through city traffic.

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General information

CategoryScooter
Year2008
ModelTank Sports Urban Racer 150 DS
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveBelt
GearboxAutomatic
Cooling systemAir
StarterElectric & kick
Fuel systemCarburettor
Stroke4
Engine typeSingle cylinder
Capacity:149.00 ccm (9.09 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Wheelbase1,346 mm (53.0 inches)
Overall length1,981 mm (78.0 inches)
Seat height762 mm (30.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight120.2 kg (265.0 pounds)

Tank Sports Urban Racer 150 DS dimensions and frame

Exhaust systemSingle
Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear tyre dimensions130/60-13
Front tyre dimensions130/60-13
Rear suspensionMonoshock
Front suspensionTwin

Speed and acceleration

Top speed109.4 km/h (68.0 mph)
 
 

Other specs

MaintenanceFind parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color optionsBlack, silver, blue, red, yellow
Fuel capacity3.78 litres (1.00 gallons)

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

68 mph
Top Speed

Best For

Track10%
City80%
Cornering40%
Daily Riding70%
Touring20%
Passenger35%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis 150cc automatic scooter is easy enough for beginners and casual riders, requiring no gear-shifting skill and only modest confidence around traffic.
PurposeIt's built as an urban commuter, designed for short hops, errands, and weaving through city streets rather than long-distance or high-speed riding.
Rider FitA low seat height and light dry weight around 120 kg make it accessible and manageable for riders of smaller stature or those wanting an easy, low-effort ride.
CharacterIt has a sporty scooter aesthetic with disc brakes front and rear, offering a nimble, playful feel for city cruising without any pretense of performance riding.
Not Ideal ForThis is not the machine for highway touring, aggressive cornering at speed, or any kind of off-road adventure given its modest top speed and street-only tyres.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2008 Tank Sports Urban Racer 150 DS Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 762mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Tank Sports Urban Racer 150 DS, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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