Touring Motorcycles
2012Ural Retro
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The 2012 Ural Retro is a classic sidecar outfit for riders who want a simple, rugged machine with a passenger seat alongside. Its air-cooled 745cc flat twin makes 40 hp and 52 Nm, driving through a four-speed gearbox with reverse and a shaft. With a dry weight of 325 kg and a 750 mm seat, it suits relaxed touring rather than speed.
- Capacity
- 745.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 325.0 kg
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- This is a slow, characterful classic built for leisurely cruising and novelty appeal rather than performance riding.
- Built for
- It has old-world charm with a boxer engine's distinctive thump, shaft-driven simplicity, and a vintage sidecar-rig personality even when ridden solo.
- Not ideal for
- This is not for riders seeking speed, sharp cornering, or a light and nimble machine for aggressive road 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
- 745.0 ccm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 3.8 CO g/km
- Torque
- 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1231 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 78.0 x 78.0 mm
- Compression
- 8.6:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- Electronic
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Dry double disk
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
- 19.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double loop steel tube
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic spring shock absorbers
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Bremo
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 4.00-18
- Rear tyre
- 4.00-18
Other
- Color options
- Black with white pinstriping
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 | 2006 | 2009 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 745 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc |
| Dry weight | 325 kg | 325 kg | 325 kg | 325 kg | 350 kg | 344 kg |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 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 Retro?
The 2012 Ural Retro has a Capacity of 745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ural Retro have?
The 2012 Ural Retro has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.4 kW).
How many gears does the Ural Retro have?
The 2012 Ural Retro has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the Ural Retro?
The 2012 Ural Retro has a Torque of 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM.
How much does the Ural Retro weigh?
The 2012 Ural Retro has a Dry weight of 325.0 kg (716.5 pounds).
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