What category is the 2012 Ural Cross?

General information
Category	Classic
Model	Ural Cross
Year	2012
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Greenhouse gases	174.0 CO
Fuel consumption	7.50 litres/100 km (13.3 km/l or 31.36 mpg)
Driveline	Final drive: bevel gear with drive shaft
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox	4-speed
Cooling system	Air
Ignition	Electronic
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)
Top speed	95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)
Torque	52.00 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs) @ 4000
Power	38.88
Engine type	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Capacity:	745.00 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	3 cross-spoked wheels plus 1 reserve wheel
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanically actuated drumbrakes at rear and sidecar wheel
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions	4.00-19
Front tyre dimensions	4.00-19
Rear suspension	Double sided swinging arm with hydraulic spring shock absorbers, adjustable. Sidecar: Single sided swinging arm with hydraulic spring shock absorbers, adjustable
Front suspension	Leading link forks with hydraulic spring shock
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	790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.1215 HP/kg
Dry weight	320.0 kg (705.5 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	Black
Electrical	12Volt battery. 14 VDC w/22 Amp 770 Watt Alternator
Starter	Electric & kick

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

40.2 hp

Peak Power

Best For

Track5%

City35%

Cornering20%

Daily Riding45%

Touring60%

Passenger80%

Rider Profile

Best For	Best suited to riders who have experience with sidecar rigs or are willing to learn, since a sidecar-equipped machine handles nothing like a solo motorcycle.
Purpose	Built for slow, deliberate exploration and rugged utility rather than speed, functioning more like a light off-road utility vehicle than a conventional bike.
Rider Fit	Requires real physical effort and upper-body strength to muscle the rig through turns, ruts, and low-speed maneuvers, especially with the sidecar attached.
Character	Appeals to riders drawn to mechanical simplicity, old-school charm, and go-anywhere adventure over refinement or performance.
Not Ideal For	Not for riders seeking speed, sporty cornering, or an easy, low-effort ride, as its low top speed and unconventional handling make it unsuitable for spirited road riding.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Ural Cross, 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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