Touring Motorcycles

2012Ural M70 Anniversary Edition

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The 2012 Ural M70 Anniversary Edition is a classic sidecar motorcycle that appeals to riders seeking authentic retro styling and practical versatility. Its air-cooled 749cc boxer twin delivers modest but reliable power, making it ideal for leisurely cruising and adventure touring with a passenger or cargo. Known for traditional engineering and rugged dependability, this model celebrates Ural's heritage of producing distinctive, utilitarian motorcycles.

Capacity: 749.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 4-speed
Dry weight: 325.0 kg
Seat height: 750 mm
Power: 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail45%

Cornering15%

City riding35%

Daily riding40%

Touring55%

Two-up70%

Track5%

Best for: It exists for slow, deliberate, character-driven riding and off-the-beaten-path exploration rather than any kind of speed or performance pursuit.
Built for: It has a rugged, old-world military charm, with a low-revving air-cooled boxer thumping away and a shaft drive that only adds to its unhurried, mechanical honesty.
Not ideal for: It is not for riders wanting quick acceleration, nimble cornering, or a conventional two-wheeled riding feel.

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

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Units

At 750mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Ural M70 Anniversary Edition, 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: 749.0 ccm
Power: 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
Torque: 51.5 Nm (5.3 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1231 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: 125 mm
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Double loop steel tubular frame
Front suspension: 40mm Marzocchi telescopic forks
Rear suspension: Double sided swing-arm with two Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorbers, 5x adjustable
Rake (fork angle): 30.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Bremo, 4 piston with floating rotor
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanically actuated drumbrakes at rear and sidecar wheel.
Front tyre: 3.50-18
Rear tyre: 3.50-18

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