Scooters
2008Tank Sports Urban Econo 50
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The 2008 Tank Sports Urban Econo 50 is a lightweight 49cc scooter designed for budget-conscious commuters and novice riders seeking affordable urban transportation. Its compact dimensions and automatic transmission make it ideal for navigating city streets and congested areas. Known for economical fuel consumption and low maintenance costs, it prioritizes practicality over performance.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 83.5 kg
- Seat height
- 711 mm
- Power
- 2.0 HP (1.5 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 Tank Sports Urban Econo 50
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 50.0 ccm (3.05 cubic inches) | 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Top speed | — | 48.3 km/h (30.0 mph) |
| Dry weight | 72.6 kg (160.1 pounds) | 83.5 kg (184.1 pounds) |
| Wheelbase | 1346 mm (53.0 inches) | 1194 mm (47.0 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's designed for short, slow trips around town such as running errands or commuting a few blocks, not for spirited or long-distance riding.
- Built for
- It has a friendly, economical, no-frills personality suited to casual, relaxed puttering rather than performance.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the bike for anyone wanting highway speeds, passenger comfort, long trips, or any kind of off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 2.0 HP (1.5 kW)
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0240 HP/kg
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- CDI, Kick
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
Performance
- Top speed
- 48.3 km/h (30.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1194 mm
- Overall length
- 1727 mm
- Overall width
- 635 mm
- Overall height
- 1016 mm
- Seat height
- 711 mm
- Dry weight
- 83.5 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 3.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Twin
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 3.00-10
- Rear tyre
- 3.00-10
Other
- Color options
- Black, yellow, blue, green, red
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 cc | 50 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 73 kg | 73 kg | 84 kg |
| Seat height | 711 mm | 711 mm | 711 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Tank Sports Urban Econo 50?
The 2008 Tank Sports Urban Econo 50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Tank Sports Urban Econo 50 have?
The 2008 Tank Sports Urban Econo 50 has a Power of 2.0 HP (1.5 kW).
How much does the Tank Sports Urban Econo 50 weigh?
The 2008 Tank Sports Urban Econo 50 has a Dry weight of 83.5 kg (184.1 pounds).
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