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