Touring Motorcycles
2016Ural M70
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The 2016 Ural M70 is a heavyweight sidecar motorcycle built for adventurous riders seeking classic Soviet styling and rugged reliability. Known for its distinctive military aesthetic in olive drab, generous cargo capacity, and stable handling with sidecar integration, it prioritizes durability and character over performance. Best suited for leisurely touring and off-road exploration rather than speed.
- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 325.0 kg
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Power
- 41.0 HP (29.9 kW) @ 5500 RPM
What’s new for the 2016 Ural M70
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanically actuated drumbrakes at rear and sidecar wheel. | Single disc. Bremo |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It exists for slow, deliberate, characterful travel and utility, not for speed or sport, rewarding owners who want a mechanical, retro, go-anywhere-at-a-crawl experience.
- Built for
- Quirky, old-world, and unapologetically analog, the M70 suits someone who values presence and novelty over performance and wants a bike that turns heads for being different rather than fast.
- Not ideal for
- This is not for anyone wanting quick acceleration, agile cornering, or long fast highway stints, since its low power and three-wheeled dynamics make it fundamentally unsuited to sporty or high-speed riding.
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
- 749.0 ccm
- Power
- 41.0 HP (29.9 kW) @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 57.0 Nm (5.8 kgf-m) @ 4300 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1262 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
- Full electronic C.D.I.
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Dry, dual disk
Performance
- Top speed
- 105.0 km/h (65.2 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Overall length
- 2224 mm
- Overall width
- 1630 mm
- Overall height
- 1020 mm
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Dry weight
- 325.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.00 litres
- Carrying capacity
- Trunk Volume: 2.9 cubic ft
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double loop steel tubular frame
- Front suspension
- 40mm Marzocchi telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Double sided swing-arm with two Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorbers, 5x adjustable
- Rake (fork angle)
- 30.0°
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Bremo, 4 piston with floating rotor
- Front brakes diameter
- 295 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Bremo
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Front tyre
- 3.50-18
- Rear tyre
- 3.50-18
Other
- Color options
- Olive drab
- Warranty
- 24
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 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 749 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc |
| Dry weight | 325 kg | 325 kg | 325 kg | 325 kg | 322 kg |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 20.8 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 M70?
The 2016 Ural M70 has a Capacity of 749.0 ccm (45.71 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ural M70 have?
The 2016 Ural M70 has a Power of 41.0 HP (29.9 kW) @ 5500 RPM.
How many gears does the Ural M70 have?
The 2016 Ural M70 has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the Ural M70?
The 2016 Ural M70 has a Torque of 57.0 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 42.0 ft.lbs) @ 4300 RPM.
How much does the Ural M70 weigh?
The 2016 Ural M70 has a Dry weight of 325.0 kg (716.5 pounds).
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