Touring Motorcycles
2016Ural Gear-Up
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The 2016 Ural Gear Up is a Russian-made adventure sidecar motorcycle designed for riders seeking off-road capability with cargo capacity and retro styling. Powered by a 41 hp air-cooled twin cylinder engine with fuel injection, it excels at long-distance touring and wilderness exploration. Its 2.9 cubic foot trunk and rugged construction make it ideal for expedition riders prioritizing practicality and durability over speed.
- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 331.1 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 41.0 HP (29.9 kW) @ 5500 RPM
What’s new for the 2016 Ural Gear-Up
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | Leading link w/Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers | IMZ leading link fork |
| Rear suspension | Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers | Double sided swing-arm with two Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorbers, 5x adjustable |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for novelty adventure touring, expedition-style overlanding, and off-road exploration rather than any kind of speed or sport riding.
- Built for
- It has a rugged, charmingly mechanical, go-anywhere personality that rewards patience and mechanical sympathy over performance expectations.
- Not ideal for
- This is not for riders seeking speed, cornering agility, or a conventional two-wheeled motorcycling experience.
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
- 41.0 HP (29.9 kW) @ 5500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 182 CO2 g/km
- EPA CO Emissions
- 5.2 CO g/km
- Torque
- 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m) @ 4300 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 7.80 litres/100 km (12.8 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1238 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 78.0 x 78.0 mm
- Compression
- 8.6:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Double-disc dry
Performance
- Top speed
- 112.7 km/h (70.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Overall length
- 2580 mm
- Overall width
- 1700 mm
- Overall height
- 1100 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 331.1 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 173 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.80 litres
- Carrying capacity
- 2.9 cubic ft. trunc volume
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double loop steel tube
- Front suspension
- IMZ leading link fork
- Rear suspension
- Double sided swing-arm with two Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorbers, 5x adjustable
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Bremo
- Front brakes diameter
- 295 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Front tyre
- 4.00-19
- Rear tyre
- 4.00-19
Other
- Color options
- Woodland Camo, Urban Camo, Asphalt, custom colors
- 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 | 2006 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2022 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 745 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc |
| Dry weight | 335 kg | 331 kg | 331 kg | 331 kg | 331 kg | 331 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 813 mm | 813 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 Gear-Up?
The 2016 Ural Gear-Up has a Capacity of 749.0 ccm (45.71 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ural Gear-Up have?
The 2016 Ural Gear-Up has a Power of 41.0 HP (29.9 kW) @ 5500 RPM.
How many gears does the Ural Gear-Up have?
The 2016 Ural Gear-Up has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the Ural Gear-Up?
The 2016 Ural Gear-Up has a Torque of 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs) @ 4300 RPM.
How much does the Ural Gear-Up weigh?
The 2016 Ural Gear-Up has a Dry weight of 331.1 kg (729.9 pounds).
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