Ural M70 Anniversary Limited Edition: Ceci n'est pas une Cruiser Ural is launching 2 new 70th anniversary limited edition M70 models that pay homage to the M72, the first Ural. Only 30 of the anniversary M70 sidecars will be built and an even tinier run of 10 M70-Solo anniversary bikes will be produced. To be clear, the M70 is not so much an all-new machine as it is a repurposing of the older and somewhat clumsy model known as the “Retro” cruiser. Much like... By Grant Ray News - Nov 11 2011 -
Here’s the deal with sidecars When you first ride a Ural, it's likely that you'll feel equal parts giddy-excitement, fear, confusion and curiosity. Giddy-excitement from the thrill of riding something that goes sideways every time you turn left. Fear caused by steering that changes with each throttle input, gear shift, brake application or bump. Confusion after you realize you're not going terribly fast. And, once you get used... By RideApart Staff News - Aug 24 2011 -
In Soviet Russia, Sidecar rescues you. We're not in Soviet Russia Last week, Motorcyclist joked that we were going to need a helicopter to get the Ural Wes crashed out of the mountains. We're not Motorcyclist, so I headed back to the mountains on Tuesday lugging my trusty tool chest and a few parts that Ural sent over. I wasn't sure if the parts would fix everything, but I was hell bent that I wasn't going home unless it was aboard a Russian sidecar. Here's the ... By Sean Smith News - Jul 23 2011 -
Wes fall down go boom. Again. As some of you may have seen of his Facebook page, Wes had himself yet another epic bender sometime Saturday afternoon. I wasn't there and Sean is currently occupied taking Wes to a specialist, but after a good bit of texting and confirmation via IM, I've been able to piece together a story of what went down. Wes, Sean and Sean's buddy went camping around Big Bear this weekend, above Lake Arrow... By Grant Ray News - Jul 11 2011 -
11 motorcycles that will make this summer awesome Our friend JonB pinged us yesterday — “New job, new season, time for a new bike. What should I buy? HFL should do a buyer’s guide.” Good idea. Here’s 11 motorcycles you can afford that will make 2011 a summer to remember. The Sportsbike: Triumph Daytona 675R Like going around corners? There’s little else that does them as well as the stock Daytona... By HFL Staff News - Apr 12 2011 -
How the earthquake in Japan is impacting sidecar production in Russia The thing about making motorcycles in 2011 is that manufacturing is now truly global. A significant disruption in a key component source country such as Japan can interrupt production across the globe. That remains true even if you’re making a throwback to a WWII copy of a BMW R37 sidecar in Russia. Ural’s Ilya Khait explains how they’re coping with a natural disaster half a world away. — ... By Ilya Khait News - Mar 27 2011 -
Custom: Saint Motor Company Ural Racer “I think I made the sleekest, sexiest Ural ever,” says Jeff Yarington of Saint Motor Company. Inspired by land speed racers and Shinya Kimura, we think he succeeded. Not bad for an $800 initial investment. Here’s Jeff’s story. Update: The Ural Racer is on eBay with a $2,000 starting bid. “A friend saw the Ural on Craigslist. 1993, 3,000 miles, $800. I’d always wanted to play with a... By HFL Staff News - Feb 23 2011 -
Custom: Ural Solo X by Hammarhead Know the party we threw at the Ace Hotel New York two weeks ago? That was to unveil the Hammarhead Solo X. Based on the Ural sT, James Hammarhead set out to boost its off-road ability in order to make it even more of a go anywhere, do anything machine. That didn’t just mean fitting knobbies and tougher suspension, Hammarhead relocated the air intakes into a cutout in the tank so the bike can for... By HFL Staff News - Feb 7 2011 -
The motorcycle market according to Ilya You’ve never heard of Ilya Khait, but you’ve definitely heard of his products. Despite selling only something in the region of 550 sidecars and motorcycles in the US a year, Ural enjoys a media and cultural presence that’s the envy of companies many times larger. You know what a Ural sidecar is, you’ve read articles about them, you’ve watched YouTube videos of them performing incredible ... By HFL Staff News - Feb 1 2011 -
Ural sales up 39% in 2010 “Urals are low-tech as they are based on 70-year-old technology,” says Madina Merzhoyeva, the better half of the team that runs Ural. “They are heavy as hell, thus you can only drive them at 65mph. they do have an electric starter now, but also the kick-starter — just in case. Disk brakes were adapted 20 years behind the industry and only for one of the three wheels. Urals are expensive to... By HFL Staff News - Jan 11 2011 -
Ural Taiga 2WD: equipped to survive Named after the barren northern forest that wraps around the globe from Canada to Siberia, the Ural Taiga 2WD is equipped to survive the harshest winter conditions. More than just a matte green paint job, the Taiga starts with a two-wheel drive Gear-Up and adds survival equipment like a winch, tow points and an auxiliary spot lamp. Although, when the going gets cold, it’ll likely be the huge win... By HFL Staff News - Nov 18 2010 -
