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Video Intermission – Ural’s Quality Testing Program

In Intermissions by AbhiLeave a Comment

Ural’s cleaned up and brought back an old video that I always enjoyed – in their words, the “Ural Board of Directors isn’t strictly made up of desk jockeys or pencil pushers – they’re riders. And these guys take quality assurance seriously. Each year they plan a trip to test the sidecars in conditions that truly challenge their machines. This …

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2011 Hammarhead Solo X

In America, Custom, Russia by Abhi5 Comments

Based on the Ural sT, the Solo X was a custom that you could order from James Loughead, the man behind Hammarhead Industries. Suggested price was $12,500. This example is claimed to have been built for Ewan McGregor, and it has just 200 miles.

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Limited Edition – 2015 Ural Dark Force

In 3 Wheels, Russia by Abhi3 Comments

Yesterday’s post about the Jawa clearly went overboard with the Star Wars references. Ural has also gone overboard, thanks to a limited edition model called the Dark Force. Just 25 units are on offer, though it doesn’t look to be much more than a standard Ural hack with fancy paint…and a lightsaber.

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Reader Ride – 1995 Ural Solo

In Russia, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

6-27 Update: 8 months later, it looks like this bike is now available here on Craigslist for $3,450 in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Post-Sale Update: This Ural Solo sold for an unknown amount off of eBay. When I say Ural, it’s difficult not to think of the motorcycle/sidecar combo. But they also offer the motorcycle by itself (called the Ural Solo), and …

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Buy a Ural, Get a Royal Enfield Free

In England, Russia by Abhi2 Comments

Well here’s a deal you don’t see very often. Raceway Ural/Royal Enfield of Salem, Oregon has a 2013 Royal Enfield C5 in Desert Storm that has been taking up floor space for over a year (or probably more) and they’re looking to get rid of it. Their oddball idea? Buy a brand new Ural Gear-Up in the sweet white Urban …

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2000 Ural Deco

In 3 Wheels, Russia by AbhiLeave a Comment

Take your normal Ural sidecar, add some ‘style’, and you get the Ural Deco. I’d call it rare, but aren’t all Ural’s? This has been well sorted thanks to a 2006 engine, 2014 gear box, and 2014 final drive. The 650cc engine is good for about 35 horsepower. Find this Ural Deco sidecar for sale here on ADVRider (registration required) …

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2005 Ural Troyka

In 3 Wheels, Russia by AbhiLeave a Comment

One of the best parts of running this site is discovering bikes I had never even heard about before. Reader Jim R. comes through with yet another one with this Ural Troyka, a variant of the tourist that gives a little more luxury with telescopic forks and a “deluxe sidecar” designed to provide “the utmost of comfort…on unhurried scenic rides”, …

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Boxer Cruiser – 2003 Ural Wolf

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4-10 Update: The Wolf is back! And even though this didn’t sell last time at $3,995, the seller has opened bidding at $4,995. That’s a bold move, Cotton. Let’s see if it pays off. Find this Ural Wolf for sale here on eBay. Here’s one I never knew existed – a solo bike from the Russian firm, Ural. The Ural …

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2002 Ural Bavarian Classic

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Post-Sale Update:  This bike has sold at the asking price of $7,000. After World War II, the Russians basically looted a BMW assembly line and installed it in their home country. They’ve been making unsanctioned replicas under the Ural name ever since. The Ural Bavarian Classic (or BC) at least pays homage to that fact in name. Those of you …