What category is the 2003 Ural Tourist?

General information
Category	Classic
Model	Ural Tourist
Year	2003
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Gearbox	4-speed
Torque	47.00 Nm (4.8 kgf-m or 34.7 ft.lbs) @ 4800
Power	32.00
Engine type	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Capacity:	650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Expanding brake
Front brakes	Expanding brake

Physical measures and capacities
Seat height	830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.0941 HP/kg
Dry weight	340.0 kg (749.6 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

40 hp

Peak Power

18s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track5%

City35%

Cornering20%

Daily Riding45%

Touring70%

Passenger75%

Rider Profile

Best For	Best suited to riders who already understand sidecar-equipped or three-wheeled rigs, since the Tourist's leading-link forks and shaft drive behave very differently from a conventional two-wheeler.
Purpose	Built for slow, deliberate exploration and novelty riding rather than speed, with a heavy steel frame, shaft drive, and boxer engine designed for durability over performance.
Rider Fit	Demands real upper-body strength and deliberate steering input, as the sidecar pulls against normal countersteering and low-speed maneuvering requires muscling the bars.
Character	A rugged, old-world curiosity with charm rooted in its Siberian heritage, mechanical simplicity, and shaft-driven boxer twin rather than in outright capability.
Not Ideal For	Not for riders wanting quick acceleration, nimble cornering, or a bike that handles like a typical modern motorcycle.

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

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At 830mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2003 Ural Tourist, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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