Touring Motorcycles
1997Ural Classic
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The 1997 Ural Classic is a Russian-built boxer-twin with roots in wartime BMW designs. Its air-cooled 649cc flat twin makes 23.5 hp and 40.2 Nm through a four-speed gearbox. An 810 mm seat, 310 kg dry weight and a 19-litre tank reflect its rugged, old-school construction.
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 310.0 kg
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Power
- 23.5 HP (17.3 kW)
What’s new for the 1997 Ural Classic
vs the 1996| Spec | 1996 | 1997 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23.5 HP (17.3 kW) @ 5800 RPM | 23.5 HP (17.3 kW) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It exists for slow, deliberate cruising and novelty riding rather than any kind of performance or commuting speed.
- Built for
- It has the charm and quirks of a vintage Soviet-era boxer twin, favoring character, mechanical simplicity, and low-speed torque over refinement or outright performance.
- Not ideal for
- It is not for riders seeking quick acceleration, agile cornering, or a comfortable long-distance highway tourer.
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
- 649.0 ccm
- Power
- 23.5 HP (17.3 kW)
- Torque
- 40.2 Nm (4.1 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0758 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Air
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Dry weight
- 310.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.00 litres
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 650 cc |
| Dry weight | 210 kg | 310 kg | 310 kg | 310 kg | 310 kg | 340 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 830 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.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Ural Classic?
The 1997 Ural Classic has a Capacity of 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ural Classic have?
The 1997 Ural Classic has a Power of 23.5 HP (17.3 kW).
How many gears does the Ural Classic have?
The 1997 Ural Classic has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the Ural Classic?
The 1997 Ural Classic has a Torque of 40.2 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.6 ft.lbs).
How much does the Ural Classic weigh?
The 1997 Ural Classic has a Dry weight of 310.0 kg (683.4 pounds).
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