Touring Motorcycles
2013Ural Tourist
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The 2013 Ural Tourist is a classic sidecar motorcycle designed for adventure-focused riders seeking reliable, unconventional transportation. Powered by a 749cc air-cooled boxer engine producing 40 horsepower, it delivers steady torque ideal for off-road exploration and long-distance touring with its distinctive shaft-drive sidecar setup. Known for rugged simplicity and authentic Soviet engineering heritage, this machine suits riders prioritizing durability and character over modern performance.
- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 320.0 kg
- Seat height
- 813 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
What’s new for the 2013 Ural Tourist
vs the 2012| Spec | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs) | 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
| Dry weight | 335.0 kg (738.5 pounds) | 320.0 kg (705.5 pounds) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) | 813 mm (32.0 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Leading link w/Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic spring shock absorbers | Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Bremo, floating disk |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Rear and sidecar wheel with IMZ drum brake | Expanding brake (drum brake). Drum also on sidecar |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- 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.
- Built for
- 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.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 3.8 CO g/km
- Torque
- 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1250 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.
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Dry, dual disk
Dimensions & weight
- Overall length
- 2580 mm
- Overall width
- 1700 mm
- Overall height
- 1100 mm
- Seat height
- 813 mm
- Dry weight
- 320.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
- Carrying capacity
- Trunk Volume: 2.9 cubic
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double loop steel tube
- Front suspension
- Leading link w/Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers
- Rear suspension
- Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Bremo, floating disk
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake). Drum also on sidecar
- Front tyre
- 4.00-19
- Rear tyre
- 4.00-19
Other
- Color options
- Black, Red
- Warranty
- 24
- Comments
- Windscreen. Made by Irbit Motorcycle Works (IMZ), Irbit, 250 km east of the Ural mountains in Siberia, Russia.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1994 | 2000 | 2005 | 2011 | 2013 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 649 cc | 650 cc | 650 cc | 745 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc |
| Dry weight | 210 kg | 340 kg | 340 kg | 335 kg | 320 kg | 320 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 785 mm | 813 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Ural Tourist?
The 2013 Ural Tourist has a Capacity of 749.0 ccm (45.71 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ural Tourist have?
The 2013 Ural Tourist has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.4 kW).
How many gears does the Ural Tourist have?
The 2013 Ural Tourist has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the Ural Tourist?
The 2013 Ural Tourist has a Torque of 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM.
How much does the Ural Tourist weigh?
The 2013 Ural Tourist has a Dry weight of 320.0 kg (705.5 pounds).
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