Touring Motorcycles

2000Ural Classic

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The 2000 Ural Classic is a traditional Russian sidecar outfit based on a pre-war BMW design. Its air-cooled 649cc boxer twin makes 23.5 hp and 40.2 Nm through a four-speed gearbox. An 810 mm seat, 310 kg dry weight and 19-litre tank make it a slow but characterful machine.

Capacity: 649.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer
Gearbox: 4-speed
Dry weight: 310.0 kg
Seat height: 810 mm
Power: 23.5 HP (17.3 kW)

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Other years 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail55%

Cornering20%

City riding30%

Daily riding35%

Touring40%

Two-up45%

Track5%

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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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 810mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2000 Ural Classic, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 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: 649.0 ccm
Power: 23.5 HP (17.3 kW)
Torque: 40.2 Nm (4.1 kgf-m)
Engine type: Boxer
Power/weight ratio: 0.0758 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system: Air
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

Gearbox: 4-speed
Transmission type: Manual

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

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	1998	1999	2000	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