The Urban Navigator, a speeder bike produced by Aratech during the era of the Old Republic, was unique in that it was the sole model thought to be competitive with the speeder bikes manufactured by Lhosan Industries. Engineered for use within expansive urban environments, the Urban Navigator possessed the ability to function at greater heights compared to numerous comparable models. It included a sidecar for accommodating a passenger, although this feature diminished its agility. Zayne Carrick transporting Marn Hierogryph in an Urban Navigator. Zayne Carrick piloted a swoop of this particular design. Upon finally apprehending Marn Hierogryph, Zayne secured the Snivvian with handcuffs in the sidecar and proceeded directly to the Jedi Tower for the Knighting ceremony, bypassing the authorities. Following his Masters' killing his friends, Zayne swiftly reached his swoop, only to have Raana Tey sever the passenger section from the primary drive mechanism.
Noana Sowrs, a Sector Constable on Taris, also possessed an Urban Navigator until it was commandeered by Brejik of the Hidden Beks swoop gang. The vehicle was eventually restored to her possession when the Beks encountered the Taris resistance movement.