What category is the 2008 Ural Tourist?

General information
Category	Classic
Model	Ural Tourist
Year	2008
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Dry double plate
Transmission typefinal drive	Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox	4-speed
Cooling system	Air
Starter	Electric & kick
Fuel control	OHV
Fuel system	Carburettor. Twin Keihin L 22 AA
Bore x stroke	78.0 x 78.0 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches)
Compression	8.6:1
Torque	52.00
Power	40.00
Stroke	4
Engine type	Twin
Capacity:	745.00 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Ground clearance	125 mm (4.9 inches)
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.
Dry weight	335.0 kg (738.5 pounds)
Ural Tourist dimensions and frame
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake). Rear and sidecar wheel with IMZ drum brake
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear suspension	Hydraulic spring shock absorbers
Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.1194 HP/kg

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	Red, Black
Fuel capacity	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)

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 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Ural Tourist, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 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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