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Ural-France Magazine

Tests, portraits, road trips and technical advice — all about Ural sidecar culture.

Ural Gear Up 2026 Review: Everything You Need to Know After 800 km
REVIEWS · May 2026

Ural Gear Up 2026 Review: Everything You Need to Know After 800 km

We rode 800 km with the Ural Gear Up 2026 between Paris and the Vosges Mountains. This complete review assesses road beh…

Sidecar Licence in France: 2026 Regulations Explained
ADMINISTRATION · May 2026

Sidecar Licence in France: 2026 Regulations Explained

In France, riding a sidecar doesn't necessarily require a motorcycle licence. The standard car driving licence (category…

Interview Club Ural France: Sidecar Passion from the Inside
COMMUNITY · April 2026

Interview Club Ural France: Sidecar Passion from the Inside

Marie Fontaine has ridden her Ural for six years. Bertrand Couzin is an amateur mechanic and club treasurer. Together th…

Used Ural Buying Guide: Essential Checks Before You Buy
BUYING · April 2026

Used Ural Buying Guide: Essential Checks Before You Buy

A well-chosen used Ural can provide years of pleasure. A poorly bought one becomes a money pit. This guide gives you all…

Ural vs BMW Sidecar: Complete Comparison for 2026
COMPARISON · April 2026

Ural vs BMW Sidecar: Complete Comparison for 2026

Two radically opposed sidecar philosophies: the artisanal Ural from Irbit and premium BMW sidecar configurations. This c…

Interview Ural Dealer: The French Market Seen from the Workshop
PORTRAIT · April 2026

Interview Ural Dealer: The French Market Seen from the Workshop

Meeting with Éric Marchetti, manager of the Ural Lyon Sidecar workshop since 2014. Between confidences on buyers, mechan…

5 Exceptional Sidecar Road Trips Through France on an Ural
ROAD TRIPS · March 2026

5 Exceptional Sidecar Road Trips Through France on an Ural

From Alsace to the Pyrenees, through the Massif Central and Brittany: five itineraries designed for Ural sidecar travel,…

Ural Spare Parts France: Complete Supplier Guide 2026
MECHANICS · February 2026

Ural Spare Parts France: Complete Supplier Guide 2026

Finding parts for your Ural motorcycle in France is easier than it appears. This guide lists all sourcing channels: auth…

Riding an Ural Sidecar in Winter: Technique, Preparation and Safety
TECHNIQUE · February 2026

Riding an Ural Sidecar in Winter: Technique, Preparation and Safety

The Ural is one of the rare motorcycles that remains usable in winter thanks to its three-wheel stability. This guide co…

Ural Gear Up Off-Road: Guide to Sidecar Adventure Riding
TECHNIQUE · January 2026

Ural Gear Up Off-Road: Guide to Sidecar Adventure Riding

The Ural Gear Up and its 2WD system make the sidecar one of the rare two and three-wheeled vehicles genuinely capable of…