What category is the 2015 Ural Tourist?

General information
Category	Classic
Model	Ural Tourist
Year	2015

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Dry, dual disk
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox	4-speed
Cooling system	Air
Ignition	Full electronic C.D.I.
Fuel control	OHV
Fuel system	Carburettor. Dual Keihin L 22 AA, 32mm
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) @ 4000
Power	40.00
Engine type	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Capacity:	749.00 ccm (45.70 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	Front, rear, and sidecar 19in. Aluminum, steel spokes, cast alum. hubs.
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake). Drum also on sidecar
Front brakes	Single disc. Bremo, floating disk
Rear tyre dimensions	4.00-19
Front tyre dimensions	4.00-19
Rear suspension	Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers
Front suspension	Leading link w/Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers
Frame type	Double loop steel tube
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)
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	813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.1250 HP/kg
Dry weight	320.0 kg (705.5 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Windscreen. Made by Irbit Motorcycle Works (IMZ), Irbit, 250 km east of the Ural mountains in Siberia, Russia.
Color options	Black, Red
Factory warranty	2 years parts and labor, unlimited mileage
Carrying capacity	Trunk Volume: 2.9 cubic
Electrical	14 V DC w/22 Amp 770 Watt Alternator
Starter	Electric & kick

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 813mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2015 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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