Touring Motorcycles
2016Ural Tourist
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The 2016 Ural Tourist is a heavy-duty sidecar motorcycle designed for adventure riders seeking reliable, off-road capable transportation across challenging terrain. Built by Russia's legendary Irbit Motorcycle Works, it features substantial cargo capacity, excellent ground clearance, and robust construction for expedition touring. Known for durability and simplicity, this machine suits riders prioritizing practicality and rugged dependability over speed.
- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 320.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.2 kW) @ 5600 RPM
What’s new for the 2016 Ural Tourist
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 40.0 HP (29.4 kW) | 40.0 HP (29.2 kW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Seat height | 813 mm (32.0 inches) | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Front suspension | Leading link w/Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers | Leading link forks with hydraulic spring shock absorbers - 5 x adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers | Double sided swinging arm with hydraulic spring shock absorbers - 5 x adjustable |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Drum also on sidecar | Single disc. Single disc 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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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.2 kW) @ 5600 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 162 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 7.00 litres/100 km (14.3 km/l)
- 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
- CDI
- 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
- 790 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 forks with hydraulic spring shock absorbers - 5 x adjustable
- Rear suspension
- Double sided swinging arm with hydraulic spring shock absorbers - 5 x adjustable
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Bremo, floating disk
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single disc on sidecar
- Front tyre
- 4.00-19
- Rear tyre
- 4.00-19
Other
- Color options
- Black, Azure, Terracotta, Grey Metallic, Green Metallic, Burgundy Metallic
- Warranty
- 24
- Comments
- 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 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 649 cc | 650 cc | 650 cc | 745 cc | 749 cc |
| Dry weight | 210 kg | 340 kg | 340 kg | 335 kg | 320 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 785 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 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 2016 Ural Tourist has a Capacity of 749.0 ccm (45.71 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ural Tourist have?
The 2016 Ural Tourist has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.2 kW) @ 5600 RPM.
How many gears does the Ural Tourist have?
The 2016 Ural Tourist has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the Ural Tourist?
The 2016 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 2016 Ural Tourist has a Dry weight of 320.0 kg (705.5 pounds).
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