Touring Motorcycles

2008Keeway Superlight 150

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The 2008 Keeway Superlight 150 is a budget-friendly cruiser-styled lightweight aimed at newer riders and city commuters. Its air-cooled 150 cc single produces a modest 12.7 hp, paired with a five-speed manual box and a low 730 mm seat that makes it easy to manage. It's best known for relaxed, low-cost everyday riding rather than outright performance.

Capacity: 150.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 134.0 kg
Seat height: 730 mm
Power: 12.7 HP (9.5 kW) @ 8500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2008 Keeway Superlight 150

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2008
Power	12.7 HP (9.3 kW)	12.7 HP (9.5 kW) @ 8500 RPM
Torque	12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs)	not listed
Top speed	94.0 km/h (58.4 mph)	92.0 km/h (57.2 mph)

Other years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering25%

City riding65%

Daily riding50%

Touring15%

Two-up30%

Track5%

Best for: It's built for relaxed, low-speed cruising around town rather than performance riding.
Built for: It has a laid-back, small-cruiser personality with modest power and a classic custom-bike look.
Not ideal for: This is not the bike for riders wanting highway speeds, long-distance touring comfort, or any 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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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 730mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Keeway Superlight 150, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 150.0 ccm
Power: 12.7 HP (9.5 kW) @ 8500 RPM
EPA CO Emissions: 2.6 CO g/km
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.0948 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 62.0 x 49.5 mm
Compression: 9.2:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric & kick
Ignition: CDI
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Pressure splash
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet Shoe, Multiplate

Performance

Top speed: 92.0 km/h (57.2 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1440 mm
Overall length: 2200 mm
Overall width: 800 mm
Overall height: 1025 mm
Seat height: 730 mm
Dry weight: 134.0 kg
Wet weight: 150.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 15.00 litres
Ground clearance: 120 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Dual shocks
Front wheel travel: 110 mm
Rear wheel travel: 80 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 170 mm
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter: 160 mm
Front tyre: 110/90-16
Rear tyre: 130/90-16

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	2007	2008	2009	2011	2013	2015
Capacity	149 cc	150 cc	151 cc	151 cc	149 cc	150 cc
Dry weight	135 kg	134 kg	134 kg	134 kg	134 kg	134 kg
Seat height	730 mm	730 mm	730 mm	730 mm	730 mm	730 mm
Fuel capacity	15 L	15 L	15 L	15 L	15 L	15 L