Tank Sports Urban Touring 150 Special vs UM Matrix 150 XX (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Tank Sports Urban Touring 150 Specialstacks up against the UM Matrix 150 XX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTank Sports Urban Touring 150 SpecialUM Matrix 150 XX
Model year20082007
Price$2,199
Engine149 cc149 cc
Weight115 kg104 kg
Seat height36 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.0 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS system.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires4/70-.10 / 4/60-.10 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Tank Sports Urban Touring 150 Special vs UM Matrix 150 XX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tank Sports Urban Touring 150 Special and the UM Matrix 150 XX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tank Sports Urban Touring 150 Special brings its published horsepower in a 115 kg package, while the UM Matrix 150 XX counters with its own power figure at 104 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: