What category is the 2018 Ural Sportsman?

General information
Category	Classic
Model	Ural Sportsman
Year	2018

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Greenhouse gases	181.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	7.84 litres/100 km (12.8 km/l or 30.00 mpg)
Driveline	2WD, 4 gear with reverse. Engageable sidecar drive shaft.
Clutch	Double-disc dry
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox	4-speed
Cooling system	Air
Ignition	CDI
Fuel control	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Fuel system	Injection. Throttle body EFI
Valves per cylinder	2
Bore x Stroke	78.0 x 78.0 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches)
Compression	8.6:1
Torque	52.00 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs) @ 4300 RPM
Power	41.00 HP (29.9 kW) @ 5500 RPM
Engine details	Flat twin engine
Engine type	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	Aluminum rims with steel spokes
Rear brakes diameter	245 mm (9.6 inches)
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake). Bremo
Front brakes diameter	295 mm (11.6 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Bremo
Rear tyre	4.00-19
Front tyre	4.00-19
Rear Suspension	Double sided swing-arm with two Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorbers, 5x adjustable
Front Suspension	IMZ leading link fork
Frame type	Double loop steel tube
Physical measures and capacities
Reserve fuel capacity	3.79 litres (1.00 gallons)
Fuel capacity	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)
Overall width	1,700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall length	2,580 mm (101.6 inches)
Overall height	1,100 mm (43.3 inches)
Seat height	785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.1235 HP/kg
Dry weight	332.0 kg (731.9 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Made by Irbit Motorcycle Works (IMZ), Irbit, 250 km east of the Ural mountains in Siberia, Russia.
Factory warranty	2 years parts and labor, unlimited mileage
Carrying capacity	2.9 cubic ft. trunc volume
Electrical	12V 55amp, 770 watts alternator
Starter	Electric & kick
Color options	Dark green

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

40.2 hp

Peak Power

Best For

Track5%

City40%

Cornering20%

Daily Riding45%

Touring55%

Passenger70%

Rider Profile

Best For	Best suited to riders who already have experience with sidecar rigs or are willing to learn, since a sidecar handles nothing like a solo motorcycle.
Purpose	Built for slow, deliberate, characterful riding and light off-road exploring rather than any kind of speed or performance riding.
Rider Fit	Requires real physical effort and constant steering input, as the sidecar pulls and pushes against acceleration, braking, and turns in both directions.
Character	A quirky, mechanical, old-world machine that rewards patience and rewards riders who enjoy the ritual and attention of vintage-style motoring over outright capability.
Not Ideal For	Not for riders wanting highway speed, sport handling, or a low-maintenance modern commuting experience.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2018 Ural Sportsman, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

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