Touring Motorcycles

2011Ural Retro 750

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The 2011 Ural Retro 750 is a classic sidecar motorcycle that appeals to riders seeking authentic vintage styling combined with reliable, practical performance. Powered by an air-cooled 745cc boxer twin engine producing 39 horsepower, it delivers characteristic low-end torque ideal for cruising and sidecar duties. Best known for its distinctive retro design and traditional shaft-drive sidecar setup, this motorcycle excels for leisurely touring and classic enthusiasts prioritizing character over speed.

Capacity: 745.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 4-speed
Dry weight: 325.0 kg
Seat height: 750 mm
Power: 38.9 HP (28.6 kW) @ 5600 RPM

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What’s new for the 2011 Ural Retro 750

vs the 2010

Spec	2010	2011
Dry weight	350.0 kg (771.6 pounds)	325.0 kg (716.5 pounds)

Other years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail45%

Cornering20%

City riding35%

Daily riding45%

Touring55%

Two-up60%

Track5%

Best for: This is a slow-paced, mechanically charming cruiser built for leisurely rides, novelty touring, and showing up somewhere memorable rather than covering ground quickly.
Built for: It has an old-world, tractor-like personality with a distinctive boxer thump, kick-start option, and retro styling that prioritizes charisma over performance.
Not ideal for: This is not for riders seeking speed, sharp cornering, or modern nimble handling in city traffic or on twisty roads.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 750mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2011 Ural Retro 750, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 745.0 ccm
Power: 38.9 HP (28.6 kW) @ 5600 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 162 CO2 g/km
Torque: 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 7.00 litres/100 km (14.3 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.1197 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 78.0 x 78.0 mm
Compression: 8.6:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric & kick
Ignition: Full electronic C.D.I.

Transmission

Gearbox: 4-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Dry, dual disk

Performance

Top speed: 105.0 km/h (65.2 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Overall length: 2224 mm
Overall width: 1630 mm
Overall height: 1020 mm
Seat height: 750 mm
Dry weight: 325.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.00 litres
Ground clearance: 140 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Double loop steel tube
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Hydraulic spring shock absorbers

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Bremo
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanically actuated drumbrakes at rear and sidecar wheel.
Front tyre: 3.50-18
Rear tyre: 3.50-18

Other

Color options: Black
Warranty: 24

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2007	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013
Capacity	749 cc	745 cc	745 cc	745 cc	749 cc	749 cc
Dry weight	325 kg	350 kg	350 kg	325 kg	325 kg	325 kg
Seat height	750 mm	750 mm	750 mm	750 mm	750 mm	750 mm
Fuel capacity	19 L	19 L	22 L	22 L	22 L	22 L