2006 Tank Urban Sporty 150cc Review

by Alan McGowan
(Nashville TN)

Well, out of the box it ran just fine. However at about the 400 mile mark I had my first problem, as I was driving home from work at about 54 mph, every bulb in the bike BLEW! I was completely dark, no lights except my brake light.

I replaced the bulbs and it happened again two days later! I got tired of this now, very expensive, so I jerry-rigged a pair of automotive 45 watt head lights to the bike. It never blew another bulb again.

However the muffler stripped its header studs and finally at the 1500 mile mark it sucked a valve while I was trying to pass a car. All in all it gave me a mile for every dollar I spent on it. I bought a Kymco Super 8 150cc last year; it has 2800 miles on it and I've had NO problems with it so far.

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Oct 15, 2010
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Tank Urban Sproty 150cc NEW
by: Yscoot

Purchased my Tank used with only 230 miles on it. first ride with some other scooters out to the country. Put about 130 miles on it that day. No problems with it.

The only thing is when I start it, it starts right up, however either takes a very long time to warm up, or it chokes out. After reading some of the advice on Scooter Start up, we have now come to the conclusion it's the choke. What a wonderful page this is. I have to say I definitely love my Tank......And i definitely love this site.

Jun 08, 2010
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I'm Not so Sure NEW
by: Jim Zeiser

As you can tell from Rick's statement about having 21,000 miles on his "cheap" scooter this may not be true.

As the boss in my first job taught me over 60 years ago -- "You get what you pay for."

This was the "stuff" that Harley owners tried to use when Japanese motorcycles came on the scene. As someone who owned one for 125,000 miles and never had to do rings, valves or lower end bearings (like most Harleys of 1979) I can tell you that what counts is how you ride it and how you take care of it.

More and more stories of high mileage Chinese scooters are popping up every year. Yes, there are horror stories, but look at the owners. People who are more inclined to whine, cry and point fingers than maintain their scooters or take positive action when something goes wrong. Smart people with problems come here or go to Scootdawg.com forum for answers. Look at all the people we've helped get their scooters running or repaired or where to get parts.

In the end you only get convenience for your dollar. You won't have to take care of a more expensive scooter as much as a cheap one. But in the end if you take a cheap China scoot to a reputable dealer every 1,000 miles for service it will probably last as long as one costing three times as much.

Jun 03, 2010
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Love MY Tank Sporty Scooter! NEW
by: rick

That's odd... my Tank Sporty just turned 21,000 miles this summer and still runs like a champ... I change oil every 800 Miles... I definitely got my money's worth... Guess I got a rare gem...

Dec 07, 2009
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You get what you pay for NEW
by: Vic Kelly

When I bought my Buddy 150, the dealer commented, Sure you can get a $1,000 scooter; but what you have is a $1,000 scooter.

Scooters have a more frequent maintenance rotation -- every 1,000 miles -- than automobiles (after all, they're one-lungers). So more dollars per mile will be spent there than with a cager. A quality scooter will have need of fewer repairs, and because of its greater dependability, it will pay for itself over a lower end scooter. In addition, when it comes time to move up or on (yeah, I'm hoping that Buddy will offer a 250 soon!), the resale value will be higher.

As the boss in my first job taught me over 60 years ago -- "You get what you pay for."

Dec 07, 2009
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Thanks for the Review NEW
by: Kathi

Thanks, Alan, for the feedback on your Tank scooter. Your experience, unfortunately, doesn't sound too unique. I think I'd be afraid to try one of those scoots (being totally the opposite of a "gearhead"). :)

Hope you are happier with your Kymco.

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