Ural Motorcycle — Soviet Heritage, World Adventure
Technical guides, road reports and sidecar culture for Ural motorcycle enthusiasts in France and Europe.
The only 2WD sidecar motorcycle in mass production worldwide
Born in Soviet factories in 1941, the Ural motorcycle has established itself as the ultimate adventure machine. 750cc flat-twin engine, all-wheel drive, robust frame: a unique mechanical philosophy carried by a passionate community around the world.
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Ural Motorcycle History: Soviet Origins, Global Conquest
Born from the urgency of World War II, the Ural motorcycle became a symbol of freedom and adventure. A journey through 8…
Riding an Ural Sidecar: The Complete Technique for Getting Started
Riding an Ural sidecar is unlike anything you know. The vehicle pulls right, brakes asymmetrically and requires a comple…
Ural Models 2026: Gear Up, Tourist and CT — Which Sidecar to Choose?
Three models, one philosophy. In 2026, Ural offers the all-wheel-drive Gear Up, the classic Tourist and the CT for urban…
Ural 750cc Mechanical Maintenance: Everything You Need to Know
The Ural 750cc is a simple, repairable and affordable motorcycle to maintain. This guide details all maintenance operati…
Ural Sidecar Road Trips: Plan Your Itinerary and Set Off on Adventure
Travelling by Ural sidecar means choosing slow travel, secondary roads and authentic encounters. This guide compiles the…
Riding an Ural means choosing authentic adventure
No integrated GPS, no unnecessary electronic assistants. Just a flat-twin engine, a loyal sidecar and open roads ahead.
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How to Sell a Used Ural: Preparation, Pricing, and Paperwork
Selling a niche vehicle like the Ural isn't the same as selling a mainstream used motorcycle. This g…
The Craft of Sidecar Upholstery: Rebuilding a Ural's Seats
Original Ural seats age predictably — cracked vinyl, collapsed foam, uneven stitching. This document…
Rebuilding a Ural Flat-Twin Engine: A Technical Restoration Guide
Excessive oil consumption, blue smoke, and dropping compression signal that a Ural's flat-twin needs…
How the Ural Sidecar Went from Soviet Military Roads to Western Garages
Before it became a niche collector's machine in Western Europe, the Ural sidecar was built for a Sov…
How to Finance a Ural Sidecar Purchase in France
Financing a Ural raises questions a mainstream motorcycle loan doesn't: limited resale data, niche i…
Winter Storage for a Ural Sidecar: A Complete Preparation Guide
If you're not riding through winter, correct storage prevents corrosion, flat-spotted tyres, a dead …