Tank Sports Urban Sporty 50 vs Sachs 49er 12 (2008)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Tank Sports Urban Sporty 50stacks up against the Sachs 49er 12. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Tank Sports Urban Sporty 50 | Sachs 49er 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Price | — | $999 |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | 2 hp | 3 hp |
| Weight | 88 kg | 79 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 29 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.0 L | 1.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 3.00-10 | 90/90-12 / 90/90-12 |
Tank Sports Urban Sporty 50 vs Sachs 49er 12 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Tank Sports Urban Sporty 50 and the Sachs 49er 12 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tank Sports Urban Sporty 50 brings 2 hp in a 88 kg package, while the Sachs 49er 12 counters with 3 hp at 79 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: